A.j. Ayer And The Elimination Of Metaphysics ABSTRACT A.J Ayer a logical positivist and indeed at all his fellow logical positivists were moved by the achievements and clarities in science and as it were, they moved to bring these achievements and clarities in science into philosophy. Nike Air Max Tavas Goedkoop sneakers blanc Homme Asics They… Continue Reading
Philosophical Evaluation Of Charles De Montesquieu’s Theory Of Separation Of Powers Vis- A- Vis The Practice Of Delegation Of Authority ABSTRACT The theory of separation of powers, according to Charles De Montesquieu, is founded on the desire for political liberty for the citizens in a state. For this reason he advocates that the three powers of… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE YOURBA AND WESTERN ETHICS 1.1. ETHICS There are many actions which we will condemn as morally wrong and ought not to be done by anybody, for example, stealing, murder, bribery aimed robbery and corruption e.t.c there are also certain actions which everybody considers as… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATION STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: This research study is in the area of philosophy of religion. Joseph Omoregbe, in his book A philosophical look at Religion has defined philosophy of religion as “free, unprejudiced rational inquiry into the nature, meaning and purpose of religion or is a defense of religion, but… Continue Reading
A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF KARL POPPER’S FALSIFICATION PRINCIPLE ABSTRACT Karl popper was concerned with distinguishing science from pseudo-science; as well as a criterion of truth in science; and consequently his rejection of the verifiability principle of meaning since it does not adequately demarcate scientific statements, including majorly… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION Robert Nozick (1938-2002) was American philosopher, best known for his rigorous defense of libertarianism in his first major work, Anarchy, State, and Utopia (1974). During his high school and college years, Nozick was a member of the student new left and an enthusiastic socialist. At Columbia, he helped… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Soren Kierkegaard is regarded as the father of contemporary existentialism. Existentialism, according to J. I. Omoregbe (39) deals “with concrete existence as opposed to essence.” This means, for the existentialists, existence precedes essence. Kierkegaard, described by Wittgenstein… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Robert Nozick (1938-2002) was an American philosopher, best known for his rigorous defense of libertarianism in his first major work, Anarchy, State, and Utopia (1974). During his high school and college years, Nozick was a member of the student new left and an enthusiastic socialist. At Columbia, he helped to found… Continue Reading
INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Aesthetics is a subset of philosophy that looks at the nature of art and our experience of it. It appeared in the course of the eighteen century in Europe and advanced in England as philosophers grouped together such fields as poetry, sculpture, music, and dance. They classified all the arts into one category… Continue Reading
J.S Mbiti contended that Africans perceive time composition of events which must be lived through. He contended further, that one can from such ontology, arrive at the understanding of African philosophical concepts. This essay attempted a critical examination of… Continue Reading
THEORETICAL FRAME WORK USES AND GRATIFICATION THEORY: (Lazaisfeld and Stanbon (1944) Uses and gratification theory has provided a frame work for examining the satisfaction of needs and interests through different forms of communications media (Kartz, Blumler and Gvievitch, 1974). If two media serve similar needs then they can act as functional… Continue Reading
THE ROLE OF SEX HORMONES During childhood, the capacity of sexual response and the experience of sexual pleasure as well as the potential for orgasm exists at least in a proportion of children whether this apparently variable potential among childrenreflects different learning experiences during childhood, different opportunities for realizing… Continue Reading
A CRITIQUE OF DAVID HUME’S EMPIRICISM CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The search for knowledge that is both absolute and certain has been continuous. However, since at least the time of Aristotle, there has been a strong epistemological tradition based mainly on human experience, which is not directed towards the… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In the history of political philosophy there have been different views as to what relationship should exist between the citizens and the state in terms of state’s powers, authority compared to individual rights and liberties. An exponent of totalitarianism for example would want to argue that… Continue Reading
A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF J.J ROUSSEAU's CONCEPT OF EDUCATION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study All that we lack at birth and need when grown up is given, to us by education. This education comes to us from nature, from men or from things. The internal development of our… Continue Reading
Globalization and economic development in Nigeria is one of the results of colonialism. It widens the gap between the rich and the poor; hence it is force of inequality which enslave the African nations and it economy. Globalization is not a course in totality but it is relative on the impact it has for each economy, whether developed or… Continue Reading
Religion can serve as a strong tool in fostering development in any country, but when not properly managed it can also mar same. In this case, the negative effect comes when man fails to assert himself existentially but depends absolutely on religion to do everything for him. More often than not, he resorts to seeking for spiritual… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Christianity as a religion has affected all spheres of life among the people of Nigeria. A careful study of the religious background of the Nnewi people will show that Christianity has found its way into both the urban and rural areas of the… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This essay is a critical study of Ludwig Wittgenstein Language theory. Before we give a through explanation of the entire “essay,” an introduction is being made where the language is going to be linked to philosophy, and not just philosophy, but how also it concerns the linguistic… Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Table of content Abstract CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY 1.1 statement of problem 1.2 aims of study 1.3 limitations of study 1.4 scope of study 1.5 research methodology 1.6 clarification of… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Medical health practice is one of religious practice in African Tradition. It is a means of securing the lives of the individuals. Among all communities in Africa, life is regarded as sacred. Each individual’s life is seen as a gift… Continue Reading
THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN THE POLITICS OF DELTA STATE CHAPTERIZATION Title Page --------- ii Certification -------- iii Dedication ---------iv Acknowledgements -------v Chapterization --------vii Abstract ---------x CHAPTER ONE: Introduction General Introduction ------1 Background to the Study-----2 Aims and Objectives of the Study----3… Continue Reading
OSU IN A CONTEMPORARY IGBO SOCIETY: A CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL EVALUATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page --------- i Certification --------- ii Dedication --------- iii Acknowledgements -------- iv Table of Contents -------- v Abstract --------- vii CHAPTER ONE Background of the Study------ 1 Introduction -------- 1 Aims and Objectives ------- 1… Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page--------i Certification --------ii Dedication --------iii Acknowledgements -------iv Table of Contents -------vi Abstract --------viii CHAPTER ONE: Introduction Background to the Study ------ 1 Statement of the Problem ------ 2 Purpose of the Study… Continue Reading
TABLE CONTENTS Title Page---------ii Certification---------iii Dedication---------iv Acknowledgement--------v Table of Content--------vi Abstract---------vii CHAPTR ONE General Introduction------1 1.1Statement of Problem------1 1.2Clarification of Terms------2… Continue Reading