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Many ask: can philosophy do anything for national development? The answer is in the affirmative. ... more Many ask: can philosophy do anything for national development? The answer is in the affirmative. This essay explores the ways by which philosophy can and ought to be at the service of national development. Thus, it carries marks both of descriptivity and prescriptivity. In this way, it is an essential desideratum for national development planners.
Immanuel Kant argues that the principle of morality is the categorical imperative. This imperativ... more Immanuel Kant argues that the principle of morality is the categorical imperative. This imperative, for him, bears the form for the permissibility or otherwise of all human actions.
In his Novum Organon (New Organon), Francis Bacon argues that eliminative induction is the true p... more In his Novum Organon (New Organon), Francis Bacon argues that eliminative induction is the true path to scientific knowledge. Although this scheme of his seems like an utopia, it equally does seem that his bold claims are vindicated by the fact that we do understand and so manipulate nature; for it appears that the manipulation of nature is only consequent upon understanding it.
What can the philosopher offer to the world torn apart by its rarest gift: diversity? Theophilus ... more What can the philosopher offer to the world torn apart by its rarest gift: diversity? Theophilus Okere thinks that philosophy can offer the world with its diversity one thing: dialogue. This paper underscores that with dialogue, philosophy can serve as a bridge for peace in our world of inherent diversity. However, this is going to be mostly relative peace and maybe not absolute peace. Hence, philosophy can offer the world a continuum of peace.
When one begins to study philosophy, there are interesting, as well as distressing things that th... more When one begins to study philosophy, there are interesting, as well as distressing things that they have to inevitable encounter. This paper highlights some of these things.
Is destiny determined or not? I wish to say that though, some think that destiny implies some kin... more Is destiny determined or not? I wish to say that though, some think that destiny implies some kind of divine design; while agreeing with this, i do not think that this determinism implies no-to-human efforts, otherwise, what make us different from other animals, plants and stones?
Many ask: can philosophy do anything for national development? The answer is in the affirmative. ... more Many ask: can philosophy do anything for national development? The answer is in the affirmative. This essay explores the ways by which philosophy can and ought to be at the service of national development. Thus, it carries marks both of descriptivity and prescriptivity. In this way, it is an essential desideratum for national development planners.
Immanuel Kant argues that the principle of morality is the categorical imperative. This imperativ... more Immanuel Kant argues that the principle of morality is the categorical imperative. This imperative, for him, bears the form for the permissibility or otherwise of all human actions.
In his Novum Organon (New Organon), Francis Bacon argues that eliminative induction is the true p... more In his Novum Organon (New Organon), Francis Bacon argues that eliminative induction is the true path to scientific knowledge. Although this scheme of his seems like an utopia, it equally does seem that his bold claims are vindicated by the fact that we do understand and so manipulate nature; for it appears that the manipulation of nature is only consequent upon understanding it.
What can the philosopher offer to the world torn apart by its rarest gift: diversity? Theophilus ... more What can the philosopher offer to the world torn apart by its rarest gift: diversity? Theophilus Okere thinks that philosophy can offer the world with its diversity one thing: dialogue. This paper underscores that with dialogue, philosophy can serve as a bridge for peace in our world of inherent diversity. However, this is going to be mostly relative peace and maybe not absolute peace. Hence, philosophy can offer the world a continuum of peace.
When one begins to study philosophy, there are interesting, as well as distressing things that th... more When one begins to study philosophy, there are interesting, as well as distressing things that they have to inevitable encounter. This paper highlights some of these things.
Is destiny determined or not? I wish to say that though, some think that destiny implies some kin... more Is destiny determined or not? I wish to say that though, some think that destiny implies some kind of divine design; while agreeing with this, i do not think that this determinism implies no-to-human efforts, otherwise, what make us different from other animals, plants and stones?
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This paper underscores that with dialogue, philosophy can serve as a bridge for peace in our world of inherent diversity. However, this is going to be mostly relative peace and maybe not absolute peace. Hence, philosophy can offer the world a continuum of peace.
This paper underscores that with dialogue, philosophy can serve as a bridge for peace in our world of inherent diversity. However, this is going to be mostly relative peace and maybe not absolute peace. Hence, philosophy can offer the world a continuum of peace.