Your Philosophy of Social Work: Developing a Personal and Professional Definition to Guide Thought and Practice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 2007
Abstract
Social work as a discipline focuses on theoretical and philosophical positions such as social justice, equality, and empowerment. Whereas these can be described as “philosophies of social work,” we should ask ourselves, “What is our philosophy of social work?” This paper provides a personal interpretation of a personal philosophy of social work, how it was constructed, and why social workers should engage in this exercise. The final goal of this paper is to provide a thoughtful discussion that encourages other social workers to investigate their own philosophy of social work and define what a “philosophy of social work” means to them.
Department
Social Work
Print ISSN
1553-6947
Publication Title
Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics
Recommended Citation
Mackie, P.F.E. (2007). Your Philosophy of Social Work: Developing a Personal and Professional Definition to Guide Thought and Practice. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 4(1), 1-12. https://jswve.org/download/2007-1/JSWVE-Spring-2007-Complete.pdf
Publisher's Copyright and Source
Copyright © 2007 Association of Social Work Boards. Article published by the Association of Social Work Boards in Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, volume 4, issue number 1, Spring 2007, pages 1-12. https://jswve.org/download/2007-1/JSWVE-Spring-2007-Complete.pdf
