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Ubuntu: Collective Consciousness in Everyday Life

Introduces students to the African philosophy of Ubuntu, which priorities shared humanity and collective consciousness across public and private life. Students define and analyze Ubuntu in the context of South Africa and the US, and examine individualism and collectivism, forgiveness and reconciliation and their implications for nation-building. Students experiment with concepts of Ubuntu in collaboration with students in South Africa and apply these concepts to contemporary social problems. Meets Steinhardt Core requirements for Texts & Ideas.

Course #
HPSE-UE 1012
Credits
4
Department
Administration, Leadership, and Technology
Liberal Arts Core
Texts and Ideas