CONTEMPORARY PARENTING STYLES: ITS IMPACT ON CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN CHILD JohnPaul Ekenedilichukwu Umezulike 1 Raphael Olisa Maduabuchi 2 Prime Factor Digital Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria 1 Department of Philosophy, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State. Nigeria 2 Corresponding Email: umezulikeekenejp@gmail.com 1 Abstract The parents are without doubt the most important force behind any child’s development, and that is why parents are […]

SECULARISM, ETHNIC SUPREMACY, SUSPICION AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION Chidiebere James Onwutuebe  Department of International Relations, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State  Email: cjonwutuebe@oauife.edu.ng Abstract Nigeria is a secular state, in spite of multiple threats and disparaging questions regarding the country’s secularism. However, while the label of secularism on Nigeria’s constitution creates the impression of accommodation, tolerance and […]

PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTIONS ON COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL Paul Ogbonna Chukwu  Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Email: pocenmary@gmail.com Abstract The study of communication and media has undergone profound transformations with the ascent of digital technologies, necessitating renewed philosophical inquiry. This paper critically appraises contemporary communication and media studies through philosophical lenses, […]

WHAT REALLY IS COMMON SENSE? A DEFENSE IN THE LIGHT OF G. E MOORE’S EPISTEMOLOGY Remigius Achinike Obah  Department of Philosophy, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria.      Email: remigius.obah@uniport.edu.ng Abstract This work explores the question regarding the ‘common sense’ view of the world as postulated in G. E. Moore’s analytic philosophy. It part ways […]

RECTA RATIO AGIBILUM AS IMPERATIVE FOR ADVANCING HUMAN GOOD IN TECH AGE Precious Obioha Uwaezuoke Department of Philosophy, Akwa Ibom State University Email: preciousobioha@aksu.edu.ng Abstract Recta Ratio Agibilum (Right reason in action or right way of doing things) is a concept in Thomistic philosophy. It is an imperative for Advancing Human Good in Tech Age as it is […]

GENDER-RESPONSIVE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION POLICIES AND RURAL WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA Valerie Aphie Asanwana 1 Collins Okon Uloh 2 Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Uyo, Nigeria 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: ulohcollins86@gmail.com 2 Abstract This study examined gender-responsive agricultural extension policies and rural women’s empowerment in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Despite global and […]

ARISTOTLE’S GOLDEN MEAN: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR CONTEMPORARY TIMES Terzungwe Inja 1 Desmond Iorliam Agernor 2 Department of Philosophy, Benue State University, Makurdi 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: tinja@bsum.edu.ng 1 Abstract This work was intended to answer a simple question, “Is the Aristotelian golden mean still relevant today?” The question is based on the fact that today’s society seems totally […]

DELIBERATIVE DEMOCRACY AS A SOLUTION FOR CONTEMPORARY DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGES: A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF JAMES FISHKIN’S APPROACH Ingyur Aondona Benedict 1 Otene Christopher 2 Department of Philosophy, Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: ingyurbenedict@gmail.com 1 Abstract Man is a political being who resides within the boundaries of a sovereign state. Individuals consistently seek a governing framework that […]

CLIMATE CHANGE, HERDERS AND LAND CULTIVATORS’ CONFLICT AND DISPLACEMENT IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Rufus Aisedion 1 Ehijiamusor Solomon Agazuma 2 Progress Ehimen Aitokhuehi 3 Department of Political Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria 1, 2 & 3 Corresponding Email: raisedion@aauekpoma.edu.ng 1 Abstract Conflict between herders and land cultivators’ in Nigeria has become a major problem with catastrophic death toll. Millions […]

MILL’S FEMINISM AND THE POLITICAL ADVANCEMENT OF NIGERIA Elijah Okon John 1 Emem David Ekong 2 Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria  Corresponding Email: ememdekong@gmail.com 2 Abstract This paper entitled: “Mill’s Feminism and the Political Advancement of Nigeria” is an attempt to analyze and use John Stuart Mill’s concept of feminism for the advancement of politics in Nigeria. This […]