Nyansapo (the Wisdom Knot): Toward an African Philosophy of Education
Routledge (2003)
| Abstract | 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. | |||||||||
| Keywords | Akan (African people Education Akan philosophy Education Philosophy | |||||||||
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| Call number | DT510.43.A53.O55 2003 | |||||||||
| ISBN(s) | 0415947332 9780415947336 | |||||||||
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