EKPOMA REVIEW

This paper seeks to examine the relevance of philosophy to human development and in extension, the contemporary world. This is premised on the ground of the misconception about the discipline of philosophy. The paper develops by drawing on the meaning of philosophy with which it was clearly stated that it is a rational quest for wisdom. This preoccupation of philosophy clearly negates the wrong way with which philosophy is regarded. The paper elicits further, that philosophy is essential for human development in that it helps the individual to reason and think correctly, helps to facilitate self- knowledge and equally helps in the interpersonal relationship with people of other cultures. Thus, man is said to be freed from the imprisonment of prejudice. The paper further argues that philosophy gives clarity to some theological concepts. This means that philosophy has answers to almost all the mysteries in reality. It, however, concludes that the contemporary world which is characterized by science and technology will only thrive because of the tools of philosophy. This means that science and technology, which people see as the ‘messiah’ of this present age, will only achieve its desired goal if the methods of philosophy are adhered to and this will be the basis for authentic human development.

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