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LEGAL PHILOSOPHY: LJU4801

, QUESTION 1
In the first paragraph ubuntu is characterised as typically African. Write a brief
essay in which you explain what ubuntu means and indicate whether you think
the judge is right in his characterisation of ubuntu.

The concept of Ubuntu is rooted in traditional African philosophy and emphasizes the
interconnectedness of all people and their responsibility to one another. Ubuntu is a
complex concept that encompasses notions of empathy, hospitality, respect, dignity,
and community. As Tutu (1999) explained, Ubuntu is the recognition that my
humanity is caught up, is inextricably bound up, in yours. This recognition of
interconnectedness fosters a sense of responsibility and accountability towards
others and promotes social harmony and cooperation. Ubuntu has been influential in
African cultures and has gained wider acceptance globally as a philosophy that
promotes human dignity and social justice.

Ubuntu is an important concept that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all
people and the importance of treating others with kindness and respect. It is a value
system that can benefit individuals and societies by promoting cooperation, empathy,
and social harmony.

Ubuntu is a traditional African philosophy that emphasizes the interconnectedness
and interdependence of all people (Mogoeng, 2011).1 It emphasizes mutual respect,
compassion, and human dignity, encouraging individuals to recognize the humanity
of others and to treat them with kindness and empathy. Ubuntu has been present in
African cultures for centuries and has played a significant role in promoting social
harmony and cooperation, as well as resolving conflicts through dialogue and
consensus-building.

According to Mogoeng (2011) ubuntu is a set of values and moral principles that
informed the peaceful coexistence of the African people in South Africa, based on
mutual respect. It gives expression to the biblical injunction of treating others as you
would like to be treated, and it emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and
compassion.


1Mogoeng 2011. The citizen 1978 (Pty) Ltd and Others v McBride (CCT 23/10) 2011 (4) SA 191
(CC).

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