This article explores a conception of local and global citizenship as humanity framed within a post-structuralist, reintegrative stand. It begins by theorizing the elements of humanity by drawing connections to, and expanding upon, Nussbaum's work. After setting the theoretical foundations of humanity as citizenship grounded in an ethic of care and a ‘thin’ conception of a world community that includes the vital element of deliberation, practical teaching suggestions for developing it are given. These are drawn from the works of three well-known philosophers of education.
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