Philosophy and Social Work

Social work is a profession that aims to achieve social justice. But do we understand the true demands of social justice?

Social Work is in the social justice business. But what do we mean by social justice? How do overcome the dangers of paternalism and institutionalisation? What do we mean by citizenship? What is the link between needs and rights?


The publisher is the Centre for Welfare Reform.

Slides on Key Concepts in Social Work © Simon Duffy 2014.

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