African Philosophy Course
This African Philosophy course examines Ubuntu, linking thinkers like Mbiti, Tutu, Ramose, Metz, and Eze to discussions on justice, rights, gender, and reconciliation. Perfect for humanities scholars wanting innovative ethical approaches for teaching, research, and societal contributions, with hands-on module design and case studies.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a three-week deep dive into Ubuntu as an ethical framework. Delve into its origins, thinkers including Mbiti, Tutu, Ramose, Metz, and Eze, and debates on rights, gender, and queer issues. Using texts, oral traditions, and transitional justice cases, acquire practical tools and strategies for global research.
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Develop skills
- Analyse Ubuntu ethics and interpret concepts for humanities research.
- Compare thinkers Mbiti, Tutu, Ramose, Metz, and Eze.
- Critique debates on universalism, feminism, queer theory, and rights.
- Design a three-week Ubuntu teaching module with readings and assessments.
- Apply Ubuntu to transitional justice and reconciliation cases.
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