Rethinking Philosophy for Education, Society and Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rethinking Philosophy for Education, Society and Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Rethinking Philosophy for Education, Society and Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

About this book

Across many parts of the world, education is increasingly being shaped by demands for practicality, immediate economic returns, and direct employability. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in Sub-Saharan Africa, where philosophy as a discipline is often dismissed as impractical, outdated, or irrelevant to the urgent developmental needs of emerging economies. However, this perspective overlooks the fundamental role philosophy plays in fostering critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and intellectual curiosity. The question, therefore, is not whether philosophy has value, but rather how its principles can actively contribute to education, societal progress, and human development in contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa.

Rethinking Philosophy for Education, Society and Human Development offers both a theoretical and empirical justification for the continued relevance of philosophy in higher education and beyond. This timely and thought-provoking volume, edited by Stephen Azubuike Oguji and Kingsley Ekene Amaechi, brings together scholars from diverse disciplines to challenge the growing indifference towards philosophy in African universities. Through twelve insightful chapters, this edited collection explores philosophy's indispensable role in shaping education, decolonizing curricula, enhancing diplomatic and legal reasoning, and addressing national development challenges. It refutes the false dichotomy between philosophy and practical utility, arguing that philosophy's rigorous inquiry and foundational principles should remain central to academic and societal advancement in the region.

Providing a crucial resource for educators, policymakers, scholars, and students, this collection underscores philosophy's enduring significance. Engaging with this volume is not just about defending a discipline. It is about reimagining the very foundation of education and human progress in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Information

Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781805925323
eBook ISBN
9781805925330
Topic
Business
Subtopic
Corporate Governance
Index
Business

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half Title Page
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. About the Editors
  7. About the Contributors
  8. Introduction: The Value and Place of Philosophy in Education, Society, and Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
  9. Chapter 1. Philosophy as the Foundation of Education
  10. Chapter 2. The Role of Virtue Ethics in Society and Human (Development) Education
  11. Chapter 3. The Hidden Potentials of Philosophy in the Curriculum of Nigerian University Education: A Reflection
  12. Chapter 4. Philosophy in Africa and the Crisis of Relevance: Lessons from German Idealism
  13. Chapter 5. Revisiting the Role of Philosophy in Diplomacy and International Relations
  14. Chapter 6. Principle-Based Legal Reasoning in Ronald Dworkin’s Legal Theory
  15. Chapter 7. Philosophy and Legal Reasoning
  16. Chapter 8. Philosophy and Contemporary Social Challenges in Nigeria
  17. Chapter 9. While God May No Longer Have Grandchildren, People Do: The Crisis of Secularism/Atheism Among Middle-Class Youths of Sub-Saharan Africa
  18. Chapter 10. Philosophy and National Development: The Nigerian Experience
  19. Chapter 11. Ayn Rand’s Objectivism, as the Philosophy for Human Development
  20. Chapter 12. Philosophy in Education, Society, and Human Development