Indigenization and authentization of epistemology in China’s social work: moving beyond Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese Buddhism
Author
Faculty Advisor
Date
2023
Keywords
authentization, Chinese culture, epistemology, indigenization, philosophy, social work
Abstract (summary)
How China’s social work can establish its own epistemology has remained largely unexplored. This article focuses on Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese Buddhism to start this epistemological exploration, as they represent Chinese culture and can provide valuable epistemological elements for China’s social work. Moving beyond epistemological elements from these philosophies, how social workers in China can further develop social work research and practice based on the unique Chinese context is also discussed, specifically through the processes of indigenization and authentization of epistemology in China’s social work. Limitations and future research directions are also presented to guide future discussion.
Publication Information
Zhao, K., Tan, W., & Tsang, A. K. T. (2023). Indigenization and authentization of epistemology in China’s social work: Moving beyond Confucianism, Taoism and Chinese Buddhism. International Social Work, 66(4), 1005-1017. https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728211041669
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Article
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Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC)
