• Magazine of the International Sociological Association
  • Available in multiple languages

Yusef Waghid

On the Possibility of an Ubuntu University

by Yusef Waghid

In this article, I argue for a reconsideration of the idea of a university in light of the African ethic of ubuntu, literally, human dignity and interdependence. Globally, universities have evolved into institutions concerned with knowledge (re)production for various purposes that range from individual autonomy, to public accountability, to serving the interests of the economy and markets. However, my primary concern is that universities have not...

Read more

This issue is not available yet in this language.
Request to be notified when the issue is available in your language.

Invalid or Required Email.
Not saved
We have received your notice request, you will receive an email when this issue is available in your language.

If you prefer, you can access previous issues available in your language: