South African philosophy of life Ubuntu and its significance for understanding non-violence as universal human value

Presented is characteristic of South African philosophical ethic conception Ubuntu, defined is its significance for understanding non-violence as universal human value. Elaborated are three principal components of Ubuntu, i.e. “human being is human being because other people”, “I am, because we are”, “We are single unity”. Analyzed is contribution that is being introduced by Ubuntu in comprehension of non-violence. Shown is that in Ubuntu priorities are affirmation of value of human life and its unity, humanistic relations, solution of conflicts by using dialog and non-violence methods. Conclusion is made that Ubuntu might significantly enrich modern visions on non-violence as universal human value.