Nyansapo (The Wisdom Knot): Toward an African Philosophy of EducationThis study examines the issues of indigenous philosophies, which are embedded in different aspects of socialization process among the Akan of Ghana. The research explores the possibility of forging a new future that builds on the positive aspects of their past and present and on carefully chosen ideas, methods and technology from abroad. |
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Contents
Chapter Two African Philosophy of Education | |
Chapter Three Research Methodology | |
Chapter Four Data Presentation | |
Chapter Five Discussion and Interpretation of Findings | |
Bibliography | |
A Definition of Terms | |
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Nyansapo (The Wisdom Knot): Toward an African Philosophy of Education Kwadwo A. Okrah Limited preview - 2003 |
Nyansapo (the Wisdom Knot): Toward an African Philosophy of Education K. Asafo-Agyei Okrah No preview available - 2003 |
Nyansapo (the Wisdom Knot): Toward an African Philosophy of Education Kwadwo A. Okrah,Maureen F. Curtin No preview available - 2013 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Nyansapo (The Wisdom Knot): Toward an African Philosophy of Education African Studies |
| Author | Kwadwo A. Okrah |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2003 |
| ISBN | 1135938016, 9781135938017 |
| Length | 144 pages |
| Subjects | › › Education / General Education / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social Social Science / Sociology / General |
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