Indigenous African Philosophy as a Paradigm for Health and Social Care Research: A Philosophical and Methodological Discussion
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Bayuo, Jonathan. 2025. "Indigenous African Philosophy as a Paradigm for Health and Social Care Research: A Philosophical and Methodological Discussion." Nursing Inquiry. 32 (2). https://doi.org/10.1111/nin.70002
| Article Title | Indigenous African Philosophy as a Paradigm for Health and Social Care Research: A Philosophical and Methodological Discussion |
|---|---|
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Bayuo, Jonathan |
| Journal Title | Nursing Inquiry |
| Journal Citation | 32 (2) |
| Article Number | e70002 |
| Number of Pages | 13 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/nin.70002 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nin.70002 |
| Abstract | The growing demand for research that is culturally sensitive and contextually relevant is leading to a greater acceptance of indigenous paradigms. Despite this, African philosophy, with its rich cultural and ethical dimensions, is still developing as a field. This paper delves into the philosophical concepts of Ubuntu, Ukama and Consciencism, exploring the ontology, epistemology, axiology and methodology of indigenous African philosophy. It highlights the importance of relationships, community, interconnectedness and a holistic understanding of human existence and experiences. Indigenous African philosophy presents itself as an alternative framework for addressing health and social issues through co-creation, active participation and empowerment. Ontologically, it focuses on relativism and individuals defined by their social and relational contexts. Epistemologically, it values the social construction of knowledge, which should be shared for the benefit of others. Relational ethics are central to African axiology. Together, the ontological, epistemological and axiological basis of African philosophy form a unique paradigm that emphasize community and examine phenomena in both physical and spiritual contexts to achieve a comprehensive understanding. |
| Keywords | Epistemology; African philosophy; axiology; healthcare; methodology; ontology |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 500399. Philosophy not elsewhere classified |
| 420599. Nursing not elsewhere classified | |
| Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Byline Affiliations | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana |
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