Answer to Question #271079 in History for sbo

Question

what is the meaning of the word ubuntu and its role in exploration in he 19th century

Answer 1

Ubuntu is a word that means love, truth, peace, happiness, eternal optimism, inner goodness, etc. It is the essence of a human being, the divine spark of goodness inherent within a human being. It is extremely important in the world at large – as it provides common guiding principle of human values.

Ubuntu spirit encouraged peaceful co-existance and value for humanity. It helped exploration as people could embrace one another. This spirit promoted exploration in the 19th century. Ubuntu spirit insisted that one exists because of others and therefore, people need to work together and help one another.