METAPHYSICS AND DEVELOPMENT_ THE EXPERIENCE OF THE TIV PEOPLE OF NORTH-CENTRAL...
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
The Tiv society
has morally degenerated; this was observed in the character of some members of
Tiv society in their pursuit...
KARL POPPER ON MYTHS AND TRADITIONS
ABSTRACT
The predominant
opinion that science has the explanation and solution to natural and social
problems can be summed in the words of Mel Thompson that ‘science...
IMPLICATIONS OF KARL POPPERS THEORY OF INCREMENTAL CHANGE ON THE QUEST...
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
to the Study
It
is a statement of fact that Nigeria as a political entity is richly endowed
with both human and natural...
HANS-GEORG GADAMER ON PREJUDICE AND THE TRANSMODERN PROJECT
ABSTRACT
There is no doubt that there is an urgent need to imagine another world in the face of the fall outs of the current...
HUSSERL’S PHENOMENOLOGICAL EPOCHE AND THE SEARCH FOR OBJECTIVE KNOWLEDGE
Abstract
 The task of distillation of truth from different propositions or theories, in other to arrive at a rigorous science that is objectively grounded is...
CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF GEORGE EDWARD MOORES DIRECT REALIST EPISTEMOLOGICAL ACCOUNT OF...
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background
of the Study
This
research work was motivated by some of the intricate issues raised by Absolute
idealism (Metaphysical monism) to interpret with certainty and...
ANALYSIS OF VIOLENCE IN FRANTZ FANON’S REVOLUTIONARY SOCIALISM
ABSTRACT
Violence for Frantz
Fanon is the weapon of decolonization for Africa. His analysis is encapsulated
in his theory of revolutionary socialism. Revolutionary socialism is the use...
AN EXAMINATION OF THE CONCEPT OF MORALITY AND POLITICS IN ARISTOTLE’S...
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Title
Page i
Approval
page ii
Certification page                                                                                     iii       Â
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Table
of contents vi
Abstract
ix
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
of the Study 1
1.2 Statement
of the Problem 3
1.3 ...
AN EVALUATION OF AYN RAND’S ETHICAL SYSTEM
ABSTRACT
Rational egoism encapsulates Ayn Rand’s ethical system. According to this theory, the only ethically good actions are those that are channeled towards self-aggrandizements....
A STUDY OF RICHARD RORTY’S IRONISM
ABSTRACT
With a pragmatist approach which he calls Ironism, Richard Rorty makes an attempt to eliminate metaphysics, and finally to replace philosophy with literature. What...
A STUDY OF FREEDOM AND ACTION IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF JEANPAUL...
CHAPTER
ONE
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
Background
of the Study
This study arose as a result of the
researcher’s interest in the concept of freedom in general and Jean Paul
Sartre’s conception of it...
A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF GILBERT RYLE’S CONCEPT OF MIND
ABSTRACT
This study emerged out of the need to understand the
contemporary global tension and agitations for freedom and self expression at
all levels. Such quests that...
GLOBALIZATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS
ABSTRACT
Globalization and economic development in Nigeria is one of the results of colonialism. It widens the gap between the rich and the poor; hence...
OJUKWU’S PHILOSOPHY OF DE-TRIBALISM: THE PANACEA TO THE NIGERIAN POLITICAL PROBLEMS
CHAPTER ONE
THE BACKGROUND TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF DE-TRIBALISM
1.1 Tribalism And Nigerian Political Development
Ever since the marriage between the Northern and Southern Nigeria became a...
PHILOSOPHICAL EVALUATION OF WALTER RODNEY’S CONCEPT OF DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT
The concept of Development falls under the Anthropological part of Philosophy, but in recent times, it is attracting scholarly discussions which demands Philosophical evaluation....