Journal of Integrative Humanism is a multidisciplinary academic journal that publishes well-researched articles that approach the topical issues bothering humanity from an integrativist perspective, taking cognizance of the spiritual and physical dimensions of reality. This volume of the journal - volume five, number one - contains seventeen articulate essays on topical issues in Africa/African studies written by contemporary African scholars from diverse disciplines - Philosophy, Religion, Linguistics, Theater/Media Studies, Oceanography, Political Science, and Education. Some of the topical issues addressed are: the nature of metaphysics in Integrative Humanism (a contemporary school of African philosophy), development of viable systems of logic in African philosophy, education, social change, "Boko Haram"-terrorism in Nigeria and health. The articles are informative, engaging and comprehensible.

Dear Reader, Thank you for purchasing your copy of the Journal of Integrative Humanism Ghana (Integrative Perspective) Volume Six Number 1 October, 2015. You now have an international journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Articles in this volume are authored by high profile researchers from various Universities in sub-Saharan Africa. In this special edition, you have the privilege of reading recent world-class researches whose scope is global though with relevance to Africa in areas such as politics, improved education, philosophy, computing and dress code. We hope your mind will be whetted and your knowledge increased by the time you read relevant articles in this volume. Please send your constructive comments to the Publishing Consultant ([email protected]) or should you wish to publish here, sent a statement of interest to [email protected]. Edet Otu Publishing Consultant University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

The Journal of Integrative Humanism is a publication of the Faculty of Arts, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. All papers, reports, communications and contributions published in this journal and copyright in the same are the property of Faculty of Arts, University of Cape Coast, Ghana and the University of Calabar, save where otherwise indicated.

Trajectory of the philosophy of integrative Humanism represent the kernel of Professor Ozumba's most seminal and recent ideas as they either have inspired, or wound round or denote the very heart of his philosophy of integrative Humanism. It captures the profile of this prolific genius of our time whose indenumerable articles and books have provided great intellect and relief for the many seekers after philosophical knowledge. This is a Congealed version of professor Ozumba's Works intended to stir up or wet the appetite of would be readers. This book contains the ideas on Integrative Humanism. African Philosophy, Educational philosophy Ethics, epistemology, socio-political philosophy, metaphysics, philosophy of science etc. I find the work interesting and Captivating. I therefore recommend this book to all lovers of wisdom and knowledge Happy Reading. Prof A. F. Uduigwomen Dept of Philosophy University of Calabar

The Journal of Integrative Humanism Ghana is a publication of the Faculty of Arts, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. All papers, reports, communications and contributions published in this journal and copyright in the same are the property of Faculty of Arts, University of Cape Coast, Ghana and the University of Calabar, save where otherwise indicated.

The Journal of Integrative Humanism Ghana, now International Journal of Integrative Humanism is a publication of the Faculty of Arts, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. All papers, reports, communications and contributions published in this journal and copy right in the same are property of Faculty of Arts, University of Cape Coast, Ghana and University of Calabar, save where otherwise indicated. The Faculty wishes to be understood that it is not responsible for statements or opinions expressed in the paper published in its journal

ŃDUÑỌDE: CALABAR JOURNAL OF THE HUMANITIES is a peer-reviewed and refereed international journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Calabar. It is a multidisciplinary Journal published biannually (January and July). It is inviting original research papers focusing on theories, trends, methods and applications that reflect the interdisciplinary perspectives of the human and social sciences. It challenges, provokes, and excites thinking, ideas, debates and discussions on potential topics of contemporary relevance in Archaeology, Anthropology, Communication/Media Studies, Cultural Studies, English Studies, Fine and Applied Arts, History, International Studies, Law, Leisure Studies, Linguistics, Literary Studies, Modern Languages (French, Spanish, German), Philosophy, Pragmatics, Religious Studies, Sociology, Sports, Theatre Arts, Tourism and Translation Studies.

The Journal of Integrative Humanism is a multidisciplinary collection of research articles from researchers in African Countries.

The main objective of this work is to establish the prominent role played by rationalism in the birth and growth of modern science. Other objectives are: 1. To highlight the relevance of rationalism in modern science and its contribution to knowledge. 2. To examine contributions from some rationalist philosophers whose works have strengthened the growth and development of modern science. 3. To show the diminishing influence of empiricism in modern science (Theory of relativity and Quantum m

Journal of Integrative Humanism is a multidisciplinary academic journal that publishes well-researched articles that approach topical issues bothering humanity from an integrativist perspective, taking cognizance of the various dimensions of reality. It publishes reviews and research on topical issues from diverse disciplines including Philosophy, Religion, Linguistics, Theater/Media Studies, Oceanography, Political Science, and Education. Some of the topical issues addressed are the nature of metaphysics in Integrative Humanism (a contemporary school of philosophy), philosophy, environment education, social change, terrorism and health. The Journal of Integrative Humanism is a publication of the Faculty of Arts, University of Cape Coast, Ghana and the University of Calabar, Nigeria.