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Research Article
Using Kantian Ethics in Dissolving Disputes over Management and Distribution of Natural Resources in Tanzania
Osawo Antony Otieno*
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Thomas Marwa Monchena
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 4, December 2024
Pages:
60-66
Received:
2 September 2024
Accepted:
20 September 2024
Published:
18 October 2024
Abstract: The broad range of the managements of the natural resources in Tanzania has resulted into the creation of complex organizations and systems which has led to the exploitation of the workers depending on these resources for livelihood. These are various groups of actors such as insurgents’ groups, minority groups, and corrupt democratically elected leaders. Obviously, these leads to internal mistrust and commotion within a state rendered in calmness and contrary to peaceful coexistence. As a researcher the bottom line of these constrains needs holistic education and realization to combat the eminent crisis at hand. Each person has a role to play for the peaceful living in a society with great goals and opportunities. The dignity and integrity of each person is a very important and at stake. My research analysis indicates how Kantian ethics will tackle the above mentioned constrains for the peaceful coexistence in the society. For Kant, every human being has a right and obligation for every moral action. In any democratic society where laws and statutes are adhered to the issues of natural resources must be accounted for with the aim of common good. Using Immanuel Kant’s dictum on categorical imperative, these transformations in the management of the natural resources in Tanzania can be effectively be achieved.
Abstract: The broad range of the managements of the natural resources in Tanzania has resulted into the creation of complex organizations and systems which has led to the exploitation of the workers depending on these resources for livelihood. These are various groups of actors such as insurgents’ groups, minority groups, and corrupt democratically elected l...
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Research Article
Awareness of Officials and People About the Content of the People's Mobilization Work of the Government in Dong Nai Province
Pham Ngoc Loi*
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 4, December 2024
Pages:
67-74
Received:
23 August 2024
Accepted:
29 September 2024
Published:
29 October 2024
Abstract: This article aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the awareness of both officials and the public regarding the government's people's mobilization work (PMW) in Dong Nai province today. People's mobilization efforts have garnered significant attention from multiple sectors, yet it is crucial to examine the perspectives of both government officials and ordinary citizens. The research focuses on identifying the levels of awareness, understanding, and engagement of these groups in relation to the government's PMW policies and strategies. By doing so, the study will delve into how effectively these efforts have been communicated, understood, and applied by both officials who implement policies and the public who are the target of these efforts. In addition, the article explores the challenges and successes of PMW in the province, aiming to pinpoint areas where improvements are needed to enhance collaboration between the government and the people. By offering a multidimensional perspective, the study contributes to the academic discourse on PMW while addressing practical issues surrounding the implementation of these strategies. The findings are expected to not only shed light on the current state of public awareness but also to provide policymakers with insights to refine their approach, thereby strengthening the relationship between government efforts and public participation in Dong Nai province.
Abstract: This article aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the awareness of both officials and the public regarding the government's people's mobilization work (PMW) in Dong Nai province today. People's mobilization efforts have garnered significant attention from multiple sectors, yet it is crucial to examine the perspectives of ...
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Research Article
The Paradox of Choice: The Intersection of Freedom and Anxiety
Mohammed Zeinu Hassen*
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 4, December 2024
Pages:
75-83
Received:
23 April 2024
Accepted:
13 May 2024
Published:
9 December 2024
Abstract: In the tapestry of contemporary existence, individuals find themselves confronted by an unprecedented myriad of options, each thread promising a path to self-realization and fulfillment. This profusion, ostensibly a testament to freedom (F) and autonomy (A), paradoxically casts a shadow of existential angst (A), indecision (C), and discontent. This article explores the philosophical dimensions of the paradox of choice (PoC), drawing inspiration from existentialist inquiry, utilitarian ethics, and psychological introspection. Through critical analysis and introspective exploration, in this article I argue that the paradox of choice (PoC) is not only an obstacle but also an opportunity for personal growth and realization. By examining the ontological tension between freedom (F) and anxiety (A) latent within the labyrinthine of modern choices, this article aims to illuminate pathways toward transcendence and authenticity (U). It seeks not mere coping mechanisms but profound insights and practices aimed at harmonizing the human will with the boundless possibilities that populate our contemporary landscape of existence; symbolically: PoC = (C∧A∧F)∨U.
Abstract: In the tapestry of contemporary existence, individuals find themselves confronted by an unprecedented myriad of options, each thread promising a path to self-realization and fulfillment. This profusion, ostensibly a testament to freedom (F) and autonomy (A), paradoxically casts a shadow of existential angst (A), indecision (C), and discontent. This...
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Research Article
Alessi on the Essence of Religion: Philosophical Reflections
Johnson Uchenna Ozioko*
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 4, December 2024
Pages:
84-88
Received:
9 November 2024
Accepted:
21 November 2024
Published:
10 December 2024
Abstract: The primary task of Philosophy of Religion is that of trying to provide answer to the question of the essential meaning of religion: “what is religion?”, “what constitutes the essence of religion?” Through the ages, but especially since the emergence of Philosophy of Religion as an academic discipline in the modern period, numerous thinkers have in different ways proffered answers to this enigmatic question. Perhaps inspired by Aquinas’ definition of religion as “ordo ad Deum”, the contemporary Italian philosopher, Adriano Alessi, defines the essence of religion, “formaliter sumpta”, as “religio est essentialiter conscia et recta ordinatio hominis ad divinitatem”. He argues perspicaciously that this definition captures the complex sense of the term religion as an integral human fact which embraces within itself the human being’s radical openness to the divine, his conscious experience of the divine, as well as the plexus of his expressions of his relationship with the divine in history. Though acknowledging that his is not a perfect definition of the essence of religion, and so is subject to ulterior modifications of perfectioning, he is however convinced of its correctness in defining the essence of religion. This essay wishes to analyse Alessi’s innovative definition of the essence of religion, examine the fresh insight he brings to the appreciation the Aquinas’ seminal doctrine on the essence of religion, the shed some light on the relevance of his contribution to the contemporary philosophical search for the essential meaning of religion.
Abstract: The primary task of Philosophy of Religion is that of trying to provide answer to the question of the essential meaning of religion: “what is religion?”, “what constitutes the essence of religion?” Through the ages, but especially since the emergence of Philosophy of Religion as an academic discipline in the modern period, numerous thinkers have in...
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Research Article
The Ideology of Reform and Historical Criticism Between Secular Islamic Thought and Fundamentalist Islamic Thought (Ahmad Amin, and Sayyid Qutb) Model
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 4, December 2024
Pages:
89-96
Received:
7 November 2024
Accepted:
25 November 2024
Published:
12 December 2024
Abstract: Reform is a call for renewal and modernity, therefore. Much study and refutation were attributed to it, in comparison with others, it always needs to be set and defined, that’s not for its difficulty but it’s connected to its concept with the ideologies of its advocates and their projection of its connotations and meanings on the contents of their projects and visions. For this reason, reform advocates had a dilemma in defining this concept accurately. This dilemma has dimensions that made it more obvious, by shedding light on the Ideology of reform and historical criticism. The research focused on two great thinkers with different ideologies. Ahmad Amin began his journey through research and exploration of the historical, religious, and intellectual life of the Arabs and produced several historical writings that reflect his ideology in the field of reform and historical criticism. But Sayyid Qutb had a classical fundamentalist tendency that was later translated into Qutbist thought, which was adopted by some Islamic groups, and from whose texts they took ideas for building their structure. The different vision between secular, "rational" Islam and fundamentalist, "extremist" Islam lies in the reformist and critical visions of each of the two trends. It can be said that historical reform and criticism of Ahmad Amin had a character that relied on reason before transmission and sifting through historical and classical texts. As for reform in Sayyid Qutb, it was a longing for the era of early Islam and a view of society as ignorant and far from monotheism, and that it must be reformed by reviving faith in it once again. Qutb showed this clearly in his writings and followed this approach in the process of historical criticism.
Abstract: Reform is a call for renewal and modernity, therefore. Much study and refutation were attributed to it, in comparison with others, it always needs to be set and defined, that’s not for its difficulty but it’s connected to its concept with the ideologies of its advocates and their projection of its connotations and meanings on the contents of their ...
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Commentary
Degree with Comparison of Freedom of Will
Mst. Atiya Ibnat*
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 4, December 2024
Pages:
97-101
Received:
23 November 2024
Accepted:
5 December 2024
Published:
25 December 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijp.20241204.16
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Abstract: This article explores the idea of "Freedom of Will" from a philosophical viewpoint, comparing key theories like Fatalism, Determinism, Indeterminism, and Self-Determinism. It starts with the age-old question: are humans truly free to make their own choices, or is everything in life already decided? The article looks at this debate by examining how fate and freedom interact. Drawing from Western philosophy, it discusses ideas from famous thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Locke, showing how they contributed to the understanding of free will. It also includes insights from Islamic philosophy, focusing on the Jabariya and Qadariya schools of thought, and how they view the balance between divine control and human freedom, supported by Quranic interpretations and scholarly analysis. The article goes further by looking at how free will plays out in real life-within families, societies, and political systems-where people’s freedom is often limited by external pressures. It also touches on the link between free will and morality, suggesting that true freedom should come with a sense of responsibility to do what is right. In conclusion, the article compares different views on free will, pointing out their strengths and weaknesses. It emphasizes the need for a balance between personal freedom and social responsibility, highlighting how understanding free will shapes our lives and communities.
Abstract: This article explores the idea of "Freedom of Will" from a philosophical viewpoint, comparing key theories like Fatalism, Determinism, Indeterminism, and Self-Determinism. It starts with the age-old question: are humans truly free to make their own choices, or is everything in life already decided? The article looks at this debate by examining how ...
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