International Journal of Philosophy

Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019

  • Forms and Figures of the Sensitive: The Question of Science and Technology

    Anselmo Orlando Pinto

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 135-140
    Received: Jul. 19, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 16, 2019
    Published: Oct. 14, 2019
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    Abstract: Figure is the idea one has of the world, whereas form is the totality of determinations, it is the essence in its phenomenal manifestation. Human knowledge takes three forms, that is, ordinary, scientific and philosophical. In the ordinary form men can have knowledge without recourse to particular wits; in scientific form knowledge is organized and... Show More
  • A Philosophical Perspective of Annang Values Education and Its Implication for the Creation of a New Technological Africa

    Lambert Peter Ukanga, Eseohe Glory Okoedion, Udom Martins Solomon

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 141-150
    Received: Sep. 24, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 22, 2019
    Published: Nov. 05, 2019
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    Abstract: This work presents the philosophical in-depth of Annang values education and its implication for the creation of a new technological Africa. Thus, the problem of how Annang values education can develop and activate mental prowess for creativity, sustainable development and provide standard values for future African civilization, becomes imperative ... Show More
  • Philosophy and Culture as Quest for Global Peace

    Oluwadare Abiona Akeju, Taiwo Martins Ayedero, Joseph Olurotimi Fasoro

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 151-159
    Received: Jun. 24, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 06, 2019
    Published: Nov. 12, 2019
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    Abstract: How can we enhance global peace through philosophy and culture? This question is very relevant to the contemporary world given the crises situation of world peace and the challenge of using philosophy and culture to enhance global peace. This paper is of the view that the crises being witnessed in the world can be alleviated if there is a concerted... Show More
  • Identify the Values of Ancestor Worship Belief in the Spiritual Life of Vietnamese People

    Vu Hong Van, Nguyen Trong Long

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 160-166
    Received: Nov. 17, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 02, 2019
    Published: Dec. 09, 2019
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    Abstract: Ancestor worship has an important place in family and society of Vietnam. This is a way of expressing gratitude and tribute to the deceased. According to the concept of Vietnamese people, the deceased often engage in the present life, they guide, direct, protect us, blessing us, etc. Up to now, the phenomenon of ancestor worship still exists in man... Show More
  • Using Sensemaking Technique to Construct Scientific Explanations in Organizational Research

    Everest Turyahikayo

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 167-172
    Received: Oct. 03, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 26, 2019
    Published: Dec. 12, 2019
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    Abstract: In the philosophy of science, an impression is created that scientific explanations are perhaps a preserve of physical and natural sciences. Although social scientists in organizational research have borrowed most modals of scientific explanations from natural scientists, they have met harsh criticism from their counterparts in the natural and phys... Show More