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Philosophy in the Gabonese Context

Philosophy in the Gabonese Context

Mouloungui, Christian Dior

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Philosophy

ISBN10: 6630198077
ISBN13: 9786630198072
Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
Published: Jun 18 2026
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the school of democracy, African states have the sad reputation of being poor students. This provocative statement invites not so much a statement of fact as a critical inquiry. While it is a valid point, it immediately raises a fundamental question: why is this the case? The answer cannot be solely political or institutional; it is first and foremost philosophical and educational. Can robust democratic practices truly be established in societies where the development of civic consciousness remains fragile? This book is based on the hypothesis that education is the prerequisite for any genuine democracy, particularly in the context of Gabon. To educate is both to ground the individual in history, culture, and territory, and to open them up to the universality of reason. Thus, philosophy plays a central role: it is not merely a body of knowledge, but a critical practice that accompanies the formation of the citizen. Dr. Christian Dior Mouloungui argues here that philosophical education fosters the development of independent judgment, which enables Gabonese citizens to critically examine political institutions.

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