A revisionist view of the contribution of Dr Eiselen to South African education: New perspectives
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: This article discusses the philosophical ideology advocated and promoted by the \nacademic, anthropologist and politician, Dr WWM Eiselen, during different \nperiods of history in South Africa. The central focus is on the ideology that influenced \nhis academic writings and the consequent influence of this academic knowledge on \ngovernment theory and practice. The need to preserve Bantu institutions and the \nemphasis of language to promote ethnic culture were central aspects of his political \nproject has been demonstrated. Further it is pointed out that these recurring themes \nhad a significant influence on the crafting of education for Bantu people. In \nconclusion Eiselen’s pronouncements and writings, which were underpinned by \nhis philosophical and political theories, should be understood in terms of what was \nhappening at that particular period in South Africa’s history.
Author: Johannes Seroto
Institution: University of South Africa
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2113235836