In search of an African philosophy of education
Year: 2005
Type: article
Abstract: The Higgs-Parker debate on the meaning and place of African philosophy in the construction of a new South African philosophy of education raises more questions
than answers. In an attempt to answer some of the questions raised the present
author also raises fresh questions. One of the arguments advanced by the present
author is that both Higgs and Parker appear to take the meaning of key terms such
as Africa, philosophy, African Renaissancel/Ig for granted. An analysis of the meaning
of the key terms brings to the fore fundamental questions of justice. These must be
answered adequately and satisfactorily. The thesis defended in this article is that it is
only through an in-depth and critical historico-philosophical analysis of the current
constitution of South Africa that the question whether or not a truly South African
philosophy of education may be constructed can be answered. An adequate
answer must show that veritable curriculum change at all levels of education,
especially higher education, has been effected.
Author: MB Ramose
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $20
OpenAlex ID: W1518022868