Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development

The article studies Lonergan’s metaphysical epistemology which is founded on his transcendental method, technically described as GEM- Generalized Empirical Method. The study identifies some similarities between Lonergan’s philosophy of education and those of the progressivists. Nevertheless, it spots critical aspects of Lonergan’s epistemology that could improve upon the progressivist approach to education and learning. Most notably, it finds Lonergan’s third stage of knowing- level of judgment or rationality invaluable to the progressive outlook on education. Among other things, it recommends that learners and teachers at all levels be exposed to Lonergan’s theory of knowledge because it would help create in them the right disposition to education and learning- education is not merely a necessity for skill acquisition to earn a quality living; it is essentially a necessity for self awareness and integral self development.

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