The ethical humanism of the XXI century through the thought of Ryszard Kapuscinski

Abstract

The present academic research is a contribution since the social communication science to the professional ethics training of the Social Communicator, from a study author, taking as reference the Belarusian journalist, Ryszard Kapuscinski, and his article “10 reflections about journalism’. In this space, we try a theoretical approach to the global humanism of the twenty-first century concept that Kapuscinski mentioned many times throughout his work, in order to understand the relationship between journalistic ethics and universal human values. About the methodology, this paper uses the content analysis and literature and documented review about the global humanism proposed by Kapuscinski. In conclusion, in the XXI century the new values of human beings are anticipating the ethical future of humanity. In front of this context, the challenge of the academy will deepen research with social nature, which promotes reflection and analysis about transcendental authors in journalism and communication such as the case of the Belarusian genius.