Christian anthropology and the National Development Plan: The role of personhood
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2017
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Abstract
This article is an attempt to analyse and assess the use of personal responsibility in the National
Development Plan (NDP). Some signposts that Christian anthropology can make to the
enhancement of the plan will then be suggested. An overview of the development debate will
include the development debate after the two world wars, the church and state attempts for
social transformation and the contributions of Korten and Sen who represent the peoplecentred
and capability approaches. It will be followed by a Christian anthropology that is
characterised by personhood and personal responsibility. The fact that constructive and
sustainable development is embedded in personal integrity and responsibility will be argued.
The NDP acknowledged the shortcomings of the previous attempts by both state and church,
and the global development debate. Instead of exclusive economic development, human
capital and human capabilities are integral to development. Christian anthropology embeds
responsibility within personhood and the two form part of an integral whole.
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National Development Plan (NDP), Christian anthropology, Personhood, Personal responsibility
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Klaasen, J.S. (2017). Christian anthropology and the National Development Plan: The role of personhood. In die Skriflig 51(1): a2264.