- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, General Studies Unit, Department Memberadd
- Temidayo David Oladipo, PhD is a political philosopher, one interested in understanding how the social life that a people choose to live impact their political instiutionsedit
Research Interests: Sociology, Law, Political Science, Politics, Biology, and 3 moreEcology, Injustice, and Arts and Humanities
Research Interests: History, Sociology, Archaeology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and 12 moreEconomics, Economic Growth, Social Capital, Human Capital, Social status, Social Mobility, Economic Capital, Social reproduction, Financial Capital, Social Science, Individual Capital Assessment, and positive economics
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Kidnapping is a long-standing global phenomenon, which is not unique to any continent or country. However, it has taken on a new dimension in the 21st century with the development of kidnapping for ransom. Kidnapping for ransom is now a... more
Kidnapping is a long-standing global phenomenon, which is not unique to any continent or country. However, it has taken on a new dimension in the 21st century with the development of kidnapping for ransom. Kidnapping for ransom is now a lucrative business in many nations of the world, and has grown particularly worrisome in Nigeria, due to the country's weak security system. It is in this regard that this article examines the impact of kidnapping for ransom on Nigeria's image. The study explores the evolution of kidnapping in Nigeria, causes of kidnapping, effects of kidnapping on victims and its impact on Nigeria's image. The study, which is qualitative in nature, discovers that Nigeria-a country that has long struggled with maintaining a positive image has allowed kidnapping to linger for too long. The paper posits that Nigeria has become insecure for both locals and foreigners and this has consequently affected foreign direct investment, tourism and migration. The paper thus argues that if kidnapping for ransom is not adequately tackled, it will hinder the growth of the economy arising from the consequence of hampered image of the country in the comity of nations. It therefore concludes that there is a need for the government to take proactive measures rather than reactive ones towards this menace.
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Education remains one of the tools for the transformation of individuals and society. It is a powerful instrument of social change, which also plays a crucial role in nation-building. The rate of involvement of in-school adolescents in... more
Education remains one of the tools for the transformation of individuals and society. It is a powerful instrument of social change, which also plays a crucial role in nation-building. The rate of involvement of in-school adolescents in deviant behaviour is however of great concern to stakeholders. Indiscipline in schools has reached an alarming rate; a situation which could be traced to the home, society and the attitude of students towards schooling. The result is poor academic performance of many in-school adolescents. This study becomes necessary in the light of antisocial deviant behaviours among in-school adolescents in Nigeria. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of deviant behaviour on academic activities and identify the strategies for managing deviant behaviour among in-school adolescents using Oyo State, Nigeria, as a case study. The findings show that there was a significant relationship between deviant behaviours and students' academic activities. There
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This work deals with the philosophical reflections of Emmanuel Onyechere Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe (1921-1988). He was a sage philosopher (a concept employed here in contradistinction to the term ‘professional philosopher’), whose... more
This work deals with the philosophical reflections of Emmanuel Onyechere Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe (1921-1988). He was a sage philosopher (a concept employed here in contradistinction to the term ‘professional philosopher’), whose philosophical reflections, apart from having metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical dimensions, address certain socio-political issues. An important idea in his corpus is subjected to critical interrogation in this paper. This is the idea of the group mind, a concept which is an embodiment of his reflections on how a group of people can develop institutions that can foster cooperative living. The idea further addresses how the individual can position himself for reorganisation of society by keying into social aspirations through adherence to norms, values and development of spirituality. The individual is to de-emphasise the self in relation to the others, and live the group’s vision. To achieve this, the individual is to through introspection, self-searchi...
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This work deals with the philosophical reflections of Emmanuel Onyechere Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe (1921-1988). He was a sage philosopher (a concept employed here in contradistinction to the term 'professional philosopher'), whose... more
This work deals with the philosophical reflections of Emmanuel Onyechere Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe (1921-1988). He was a sage philosopher (a concept employed here in contradistinction to the term 'professional philosopher'), whose philosophical reflections, apart from having metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical dimensions, address certain socio-political issues. An important idea in his corpus is subjected to critical interrogation in this paper. This is the idea of the group mind, a concept which is an embodiment of his reflections on how a group of people can develop institutions that can foster cooperative living. The idea further addresses how the individual can position himself for reorganisation of society by keying into social aspirations through adherence to norms, values and development of spirituality. The individual is to de-emphasise the self in relation to the others, and live the group's vision. To achieve this, the individual is to through introspection, self-searching, self-analysis, self-awareness, and self-knowledge, gain access to their innate endowments and bring these to bear on group cohesion. In Nigeria's case, lack of a sense of nationhood militates against patriotism and, in a democracy, denies the group a collective basis for holding politicians accountable for actions. There is, thus, the issue of distrust which makes consensus tough or nearly impossible. Anyiam-Osigwe's notion of the group mind addresses this problem in Nigeria, if understood and applied.
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The paper argues for the need for social reconstruction aimed at engineering sets of social conditions appropriate for the survival of democracy in Africa's emerging democracies
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In this essay, we take a sceptical stance on the potency of ritual murder in achieving the aim of enriching one or endowing one with political power. Regarding becoming wealthy through ritual murder, our position is that ritual killing is... more
In this essay, we take a sceptical stance on the potency of ritual murder in achieving the aim of enriching one or endowing one with political power. Regarding becoming wealthy through ritual murder, our position is that ritual killing is nothing more than a social construction providing emotionally satisfying explanation about wealthy people whose sources of wealth are unknown. On the other hand, our sceptical stance on the potency of ritual murder in aiding the acquisition of political power is held because this act of sacrificing humans, in order to bear political dominance fails, seeing that some politicians accused of perpetrating this heinous crime in order to gain victory at the polls still lose elections. However, we acknowledge that superstitious beliefs about the potency of ritual killing in enabling one become either wealthy or gain political victory are dangerous for members of the public, if not challenged, because they spur some members of the public to act in ways that are injurious to others by committing wicked crimes.
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The paper advocates for education aimed at disabusing the minds of those who stigmatise children as witches, with the belief that at the foundation of the malady is misinformation from home video and lack of access to formal education
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The crux of the issue addressed in this paper is that the children who are errondously tagged witches in certain parts of Africa' are helpless victims of the socio-economic misfortune that is plaguing the continent. We tried to show how... more
The crux of the issue addressed in this paper is that the children who are errondously tagged witches in certain parts of Africa' are helpless victims of the socio-economic misfortune that is plaguing the continent. We tried to show how the economic misfortune confronting the continent is seen as an avenue to be exploited by some churches and how the children
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In this chapter, the author discusses the nature of Philosophy. This is done by looking at the activities of philosophers, using the Milesian Philosophers as examples, to show how Philosophy is done, since its genesis. The problems... more
In this chapter, the author discusses the nature of Philosophy. This is done by looking at the activities of philosophers, using the Milesian Philosophers as examples, to show how Philosophy is done, since its genesis. The problems addressed in the various primary and secondary branches of Philosophy are also succinctly discussed
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The term "argument" occurs in our discussions daily. But, often, what many people understand this term to mean is "verbal dispute." Given this fact, this work is an attempt to clarify what the meaning of the term is, especially as it is... more
The term "argument" occurs in our discussions daily. But, often, what many people understand this term to mean is "verbal dispute." Given this fact, this work is an attempt to clarify what the meaning of the term is, especially as it is used in philosophy as an academic discipline. There is no doubt that the central role that argument plays in philosophy cannot be underestimated. "Arguments serve the same purpose for philosophers as proofs serve the same the mathematician or experimental demonstration serves the scientist or archaeological evidence and archival documents serve the historian" (Bodunrin 1981: 8). Apart from clarifying what argument is, there is also an attempt to explain what informal fallacy is. This is done with the view to shedding light on certain pitfalls that lurk around when arguments are made. These snares must be avoided if one's arguments are to be taken of argument and informal fallacy is carried out with the use of examples that will enhance better understanding of the nature of argument and informal fallacies such that one is better able to identify and analyse arguments and informal fallacies when they are encountered. It is important to note that the ability to present good arguments devoid of fallacies or subtle errors is not only important to the discipline of philosophy bu key to knowledge production and intellectual endeavour. This so for two reasons. First, much of our everyday endeavour has to do with providing good reasons for our views, and second, scholarship is generally concerned with critical assessment of others with the aim of detecting their shortcomings. Thus, it is important to have, at one's finger tips, techniques that can enable one to be better positioned in pursuing one's academic tasks.
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The position argued for in this paper is that the inability to manage Nigeria as a federation, challenges in the area of fiscal federalism, the culture of political apathy, the culture of lack of accountability, contempt for the rule of... more
The position argued for in this paper is that the inability to manage Nigeria as a federation, challenges in the area of fiscal federalism, the culture of political apathy, the culture of lack of accountability, contempt for the rule of law, gross disregard for and abuse of fundamental human rights, intolerance for opposition and other vices that eventually undermined the capability of democratic institutions, after democratisation in Nigeria , are vestiges of military rule. When Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999, it was after many years of military rule. However, since the values that military governance stand for are different from those of democracy, there is the need to evaluate how many years under military despotism have rubbed off on the institutions of democracy as we have it in Nigeria today. It is pointed out in the paper the military years that preceded the establishment of democracy in Nigeria promoted conditions, mentalities, and practices among Nigerians that are constituting hindrances to the optimal performance of democracy in the country. This happened because democracy met in place conditions that are incompatible with norms, values, purposes, and structures that are suitable for the sustenance of democratic culture such that the rule, consensus-building, tolerance, free and fair election, accountability, checks and balances and other values of democracy are struggling for survival. It was concluded that the right democratisation process for Nigeria should include developing a mentality in Nigerians that is conducive for democracy to thrive. This requires the cultivation of the values of democracy in the minds of Nigerians and disabusing their minds from anomalies associated with military rule
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Perhaps more than any other academic discipline, philosophy is one discipline where its practitioners are constantly at one another's jugular over nearly everything that has to do with the discipline. From the definition of what... more
Perhaps more than any other academic discipline, philosophy is one discipline where its practitioners are constantly at one another's jugular over nearly everything that has to do with the discipline. From the definition of what philosophy is, to issues relating to the practical utility of the discipline (just to mention a few), there are series of unending debates of sometimes irreconcilable fundamental positions, regarding the nature of problems and issues in philosophy. In this essay, an attempt is made to examine why there are controversies in philosophy and why these controversies are important for the growth of philosophy as an academic discipline. The position held in the paper is that controversies in philosophy are instrumental in enabling a better understanding of that which is fundamental about human problems and the solutions that best fit them. It is concluded that philosophers continually pursue debates of high quality with the aim of unearthing hidden assumptions, revealing faulty reasoning processes, and discarding bad conclusions with the ultimate purpose of enabling only the best ideas to survive and thrive.
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Corruption is a b ig challenge to development in Africa. Indeed, corr uption is that hydra-headed monster that has made many African states to be perpetually confined to the ‘developing’ and ‘failing’ categories in the comity of states;... more
Corruption is a b ig challenge to development in Africa. Indeed, corr uption is that hydra-headed monster that has made many African states to be perpetually confined to the ‘developing’ and ‘failing’ categories in the comity of states; and placed many Africans on the ‘wante there is the general concern that urgent steps need to be taken to address the deep rooted culture of corruption on the continent. This paper contends that what is to be done is to bring back mor product of colonialism, and that the monster has fe d fat in contemporary ‘neo colonial’ Africa. To address the situation, we sug gest politics would require massive moral r dutifully promoted at, all levels of socialization.
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The position argued for in this paper is that the use of social welfare in tackling the pangs of poverty, engendered by environmental degradation, is crucial to addressing and resolving the Niger Delta crisis. Although there have been... more
The position argued for in this paper is that the use of social welfare in tackling the pangs of poverty, engendered by environmental degradation, is crucial to addressing and resolving the Niger Delta crisis. Although there have been various attempts to address the conflict by the Nigerian government, yet these attempts have not assuaged the belligerents in the region. Past attempts to resolve the conflict include: increased financial allocation to the region, creation of states, establishment of institutions that will attend to development issues peculiar to the area, and the use of the military to quash rebellion. However, as laudable as these approaches have been they have not prioritised tackling poverty. Arguments are thus presented in this article for the need to see chronic poverty as the root cause of the conflict. The provision of social welfare: affordable housing units, good health facilities, education and other social amenities will cushion the effect of poverty and wi...
Corruption is a big challenge to development in Africa. Indeed, corruption is that hydra-headed monster that has made many African states to be perpetually confined to the 'developing' and 'failing' categories in the... more
Corruption is a big challenge to development in Africa. Indeed, corruption is that hydra-headed monster that has made many African states to be perpetually confined to the 'developing' and 'failing' categories in the comity of states; and placed many Africans on the 'wante there is the general concern that urgent steps need to be taken to address the deep rooted culture of corruption on the continent. This paper contends that what is to be done is to bring back mor product of colonialism, and that the monster has fed fat in contemporary 'neo colonial' Africa. To address the situation, we suggest politics would require massive moral r dutifully promoted at, all levels of socialization. INTRODUCTION The concern about development in the world today cannot ign since a lot of resources meant for developing nations are diverted into private coffers instead of being employed in the promotion of public good. The outcome of this heinous act is erosion of public tr...
Corruption is a big challenge to development in Africa. Indeed, corruption is that hydra-headed monster that has made many African states to be perpetually confined to the 'developing' and 'failing' categories in the... more
Corruption is a big challenge to development in Africa. Indeed, corruption is that hydra-headed monster that has made many African states to be perpetually confined to the 'developing' and 'failing' categories in the comity of states; and placed many Africans on the 'wante there is the general concern that urgent steps need to be taken to address the deep rooted culture of corruption on the continent. This paper contends that what is to be done is to bring back mor product of colonialism, and that the monster has fed fat in contemporary 'neo colonial' Africa. To address the situation, we suggest politics would require massive moral r dutifully promoted at, all levels of socialization. INTRODUCTION The concern about development in the world today cannot ign since a lot of resources meant for developing nations are diverted into private coffers instead of being employed in the promotion of public good. The outcome of this heinous act is erosion of public tr...
Nigeria's Fourth Republic is being threatened daily by political violence of various shades. A development that has negatively affected Nigeria's internal security. Some of the old security threats have remained or even assumed worrisome... more
Nigeria's Fourth Republic is being threatened daily by political violence of various shades. A development that has negatively affected Nigeria's internal security. Some of the old security threats have remained or even assumed worrisome dimensions while new threats have also emerged. Threats to human and national security include the proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALWS), sea piracy, armed robbery, assassination, human trafficking, kidnapping, and ethno-religious conflicts. A threat considered to be relatively new in Nigeria, though not without precedent, is the outbreak of violent extremism. Since 1999, there has been a revival and resurgence of radical Islamic fundamentalism under the cover of Sharia, which has resulted in the emergence of a Taliban-styled group called Boko Haram in the northern part of the country. Meanwhile, national security is implicated in the situation of violence which has brought untold sorrows to the innocent Nigerians and caused security concerns for the nation at large. Also, national security objectives and strategies are queried as a result of many failed attempts to ameliorate, and consequently bring to an end, the activities of Boko Haram and other terrorists group within the country. Using both primary and secondary sources of data collection, this study revisits the governmental efforts to curb terrorism in Nigeria, and, as well, suggests the way forward on this subject.
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Nigeria emerged in 1914 after the colonialists amalgamated the southern and northern protectorates for administrative purposes without a negotiation of the conditions of amity between peoples of both sides. However, with independence from... more
Nigeria emerged in 1914 after the colonialists amalgamated the southern and northern protectorates for administrative purposes without a negotiation of the conditions of amity between peoples of both sides. However, with independence from British rule on 1st October, 1960, come some challenges arising from gluing together peoples with divergent cultures, languages, historical antecedents and religions. Some of these problems have metamorphosed over time to generate serious security issues. Taking into consideration Nigeria’s political history, this paper examines implications of the welding of diverse peoples with different orientations for Nigeria’s unity, peace and security. The core position of the paper is that amalgamation was accompanied with some inevitable social injustice which arose as a result of coercing unequals together; the consequence is that social injustice in the Nigerian state bred insecurity. This is so because Nigeria, as a result of the amalgamation, was made to become a deeply divided society. This is responsible for entrenching deep fault lines which have engendered violence and thus threatened security in Nigeria. The methodology employed for the study is qualitative in nature and involves critical content analysis of texts, library and archival materials.
Keywords: Amalgamation, Social Justice, Social Injustice, Security.
Keywords: Amalgamation, Social Justice, Social Injustice, Security.
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Corruption is a big challenge to development in Africa. Indeed, corruption is that hydra-headed monster that has made many African states to be perpetually confined to the 'developing' and 'failing' categories in the comity of states; and... more
Corruption is a big challenge to development in Africa. Indeed, corruption is that hydra-headed monster that has made many African states to be perpetually confined to the 'developing' and 'failing' categories in the comity of states; and placed many Africans on the 'wanted list' of many sleaze monitoring agencies worldwide. Hence, there is the general concern that urgent steps need to be taken to address the deep-rooted culture of corruption on the continent. This paper contends that what is to be done is to bring back morality into politics. Politics without morality, we posit, is a product of colonialism, and that the monster has fed fat in contemporary 'neo-colonial' Africa. To address the situation, we suggest politics-with-morality, which would require massive moral re-orientation that must be incorporated into, and dutifully promoted at, all levels of socialization.
In this chapter, we seek to achieve two things. The first is to consider what the true idea of politics is. The second is to, through the understanding gained about what politics is, evaluate the nature of politics in Africa.