Philosophy and National Development in Nigeria

Philosophy and National Development in Nigeria
Author: Adeshina Afolayan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0429014570

Download Philosophy and National Development in Nigeria Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

What does it imply for Nigerian philosophers to conscientiously and engagingly reflect on Nigeria as a place of philosophy and as a dynamic plural context of socioeconomic, political, cultural and ethnic problems? Any answer to this question automatically constitutes the opening salvo to the reflection on the evolution of a Nigerian tradition of philosophy and philosophizing. This book represents such an initial salvo in in its attempt to hammer out the conditions for the possibility of a Nigerian tradition of philosophy by placing that endeavor in between the triadic challenges of the Nigerian political economy, the African philosophical theorizing and the global epistemological hegemony. How do these three dynamics condition the evolution and functional relevance of the philosophical enterprise in Nigeria? How have Nigerian philosophers responded to them? What is Nigerian philosophy? How can there be a "Nigerian" philosophy when there are no Nigerians? This book is also an attempt to contribute to the trajectory of philosophy education in Nigeria within the context of a postcolonial educational system and university dynamics that stultifies the role of the intellectuals in development. From Plato to Wiredu, from Bodunrin to Bourdieu, and from Heidegger and Nietzsche to Fanon, Mignolo and Santos, the book traces a trajectory of dynamics rethinking of existing paradigms and epistemological assumptions that could enable a robust evolution of a Nigerian tradition of philosophy that possesses sufficient clout to confront its historicity and its place in Nigeria’s development impasse.

Values and National Development

Values and National Development
Author: S. Iniobong Uboidem
Publisher:
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1992
Genre: Economic development
ISBN:

Download Values and National Development Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Understanding Modern Nigeria

Understanding Modern Nigeria
Author: Toyin Falola
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2021-06-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1108837972

Download Understanding Modern Nigeria Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

An introduction to the politics and society of post-colonial Nigeria, highlighting the key themes of ethnicity, democracy, and development.

Administration for Development in Nigeria

Administration for Development in Nigeria
Author: Paul D. Collins
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Total Pages: 348
Release:
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781412816434

Download Administration for Development in Nigeria Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

This classic text, originally published in 1948, is a study of the public administration movement from the viewpoint of political theory and the history of ideas. It seeks to review and analyze the theoretical element in administrative writings and to present the development of the public administration movement as a chapter in the history of American political thought.The objectives of The Administrative State are to assist students of administration to view their subject in historical perspective and to appraise the theoretical content of their literature. It is also hoped that this book may assist students of American culture by illuminating an important development of the first half of the twentieth century. It thus should serve political scientists whose interests lie in the field of public administration or in the study of bureaucracy as a political issue; the public administrator interested in the philosophic background of his service; and the historian who seeks an understanding of major governmental developments.This study, now with a new introduction by public policy and administration scholar Hugh Miller, is based upon the various books, articles, pamphlets, reports, and records that make up the literature of public administration, and documents the political response to the modern world that Graham Wallas named the Great Society. It will be of lasting interest to students of political science, government, and American history.

Development as Attitude

Development as Attitude
Author: Osita Ogbu
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781913976262

Download Development as Attitude Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Why is Nigeria, indeed Africa, not developing? In Development As Attitude, Osita Ogbu, a professor of development economics and a former Chief Economic Adviser to the president of Nigeria argues that development is about evaluation of alternative values and choices. And leaders make these choices. Making the right choice and inspiring citizens to the difficult tasks of economic and social transformation are determined by the attitude - values, philosophy and knowledge of the leaders underlined by legitimacy, honesty, discipline, a certain fearless optimism and self-belief required to mobilize citizens to overcome challenges and engineer progress. This is a very accessible, practical and thought-provoking book, exploring how a variety of development challenges from inequality, inclusive growth, economic planning to nation-building in Nigeria are shaped pragmatically by the attitude of leaders. This new insight is enriched by the variety of multi-national examples that reinforce the themes significantly, making it an important book in comparative development practice. It is both a guide for policymakers and practitioners, and a text for social science and development studies students.

Imperialism and Dependency

Imperialism and Dependency
Author: Daniel A. Offiong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1982
Genre: Africa
ISBN:

Download Imperialism and Dependency Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle