Nyansapo (The Wisdom Knot) Toward an African Philosophy of Education

This 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 ide...

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Published inNyansapo (the Wisdom Knot)
Main Author Okrah, Kwadwo A
Format eBook Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Routledge 2003
Taylor and Francis
Taylor & Francis Group
Edition1
SeriesAfrican Studies
Subjects
Africa
Akan (African people)
EDUCATION
Philosophy
Philosophy of education
Philosophy, Akan
Sociology & Social Policy
Pink Man
Akan Culture
language
Tv Culture
Institutional Review Board
Akan Art
Dormaa Ahenkro
Literature Review
Akan Proverbs
indigenous
Young Men
national
commission
Dirge Singer
Wall Hangings
JSS
philosophy
African Philosophy
people
Brong Ahafo Region
Pilot Study
Akan Philosophy
Indigenous Philosophies
Akan Language
african
culture
Native Sandals
Ghanaian Language
Spider Stories
Akan People
Indigenous Akan
akan
philosophies
By The Fire Side
West African Sub-region
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Summary:This 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.
ISBN:0415861098
9780415861090
9780415947336
0415947332
DOI:10.4324/9780203463895