KWAME NKRUMAH'S CONSCIENCISM; A PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS
ABSTRACT
The study was carried out to carry out a Philosophical Analysis of Kwame Nkrumah's Consciencism. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to attempt an exposition of Nkrumah’s solution to the African predicament brought about by colonial presence on African soil and evaluate Nkrumah’s proposed solution with a view to deciding whether or not it will be useful in the African quest for moving forward in every sense of it. It is popular knowledge that most counties in Africa were at one time or the other under the control of foreign countries after the Berlin conference that partitioned the continent into various parts and acted as guides for the colonial masters. However, the true sons of the soil who happened to be nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah, Obafemi Awolowo, Kenneth Kaunda and others fought bravely for the independence of these countries and hence came self-governance. After the granting of independence and the leave of the colonial masters, these educated nationalists went ahead to forge for Africa an ideology that would carry them to the Promised Land. One of these ideologies is the ‘Consciencism’ of Kwame Nkrumah which is to pave way for the economic and political emancipation of the African continent. In this work, the ideology will be under the spotlight, alongside it will be Kwame Nkrumah himself and finally a critical evaluation will be provided with us supporting either side of the coin, that is, whether or not the ideology is good enough for us in Africa.
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
Consciencism is the philosophical justification of the historic reasoning that made African traditional society egalitarian and generally humanist. Consciencism exposes the difference between western logic and the traditional thinking that dominated even feudal society in Africa. $his view sees people as the extension of society and does not attempt to explain the foundations of the world) it attempts to show how reality is used to improve the human condition. It is a major contribution to philosophy though it is sometimes considered a political perspective. Nkrumah’s philosophy of de-colonization was to setup a one party Stalinist Police State. A definitive work on the subject of the worldwide African freedom struggle. Nkrumah guides the reader to an understanding of the indispensable link between culture, society, philosophy and ideology.
As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the Aim and Objectives of the study. Others are Significance of the study, Scope of work, Research hypothesis and questions, Limitations of the Study and Definition of technical terms.
1.2 Background of Study
According to African statesmen, the whites even after granting independence to the colonies they were governing left as a parting gift to the Africans the concept of neo-colonialism. Neo-colonialism is a situation whereby the black man feels inferior to the Europeans and derives psychological satisfaction only by associating with them. Even till today, traces of neo-colonialism are still visible. The African never values any product that is of African origin. He prefers the product which has the label “made in China” or “made in America” and other foreign seals.
This predicament was what prompted African thinkers like Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Leopold Senghor, Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe and others to embark on the search for the ‘African identity’ and this they expressed in their works.
Kwame Nkrumah, one of the African statesmen, postulated an ideology known as ‘Consciencism’. This ideology is an exercise in anti-colonialism. It advocated for a social revolution which was to be brought about by an intellectual revolution. This was clearly articulated in the first sentence of the first chapter of the book. He noted that “practice without thought is blind; thought without practice is empty”1.
This project work will have as its focal point ‘Consciencism’ as presented by Kwame Nkrumah. It must be noted that Consciencism is a summary of Nkrumah’s ideological viewpoint geared towards the economic and political emancipation of the African. It was marked that Consciencism arrived at a stage of development where the vigorous African search for freedom; unity and identity need to be expressed in the form of philosophical statesments2.
Furthermore, the concept; ‘Consciencism’ has been subjected to some criticisms; hence there is need for an overview of the concept with a view to presenting it in the very spirit of African revolution.
Therefore, in Nigeria where the research was carried out, the activities that was conducted is to carry out a Philosophical Analysis of Kwame Nkrumah's Consciencism.
1.3 Statement of Problems
Kwame Nkrumah’s ideology which he propounded for the development of the African is based on a foundation of materialism. The minimum assertion of materialism is the absolute and independent existence of matter3. Looking at it singly from this view, it becomes apparent that ‘philosophical consciencism’ as Nkrumah calls it cannot be reconciled with the religious realities found in the African society as the roles of spirits and souls cannot be over-emphasized as far as the African is concerned.
As pointed out by Paulin Houtondji, “consciencism is wrong in treating any political system as interdependent with some specific metaphysical theory”4. For him, if political theories are to need justification, “it must be political justification, belonging to the same level of discourse”5. In other words, there is a problem with bringing metaphysics into the realm of political discourse.
Another problem is that of the realization of Nkrumah’s ideology. Nkrumah himself said that “Colonialism and its attitude are die hard, like the attitudes of slavery, whose hangover still dominates behaviour in certain parts of the western hemisphere”6. For the above reasons, the problem arises as to whether or not philosophical consciencism is not merely a theoretical concept, which will fail in practice. All these problems are associated with the concept of ‘consciencism’ and its application.
1.4 Aim and Objectives of Study
The aim of the study is to carry out a Philosophical Analysis of Kwame Nkrumah's Consciencism. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out as follows:
- To attempt an exposition of Nkrumah’s solution to the African predicament brought about by colonial presence on African soil.
- To evaluate Nkrumah’s proposed solution with a view to deciding whether or not it will be useful in the African quest for moving forward in every sense of it.
1.5 Significance of Study
The significance of the study is to show that if ‘philosophical consciencism’ is approached in the way Kwame Nkrumah postulated it, then there will be no stopping the growth and development of Africa. This study will be of immense benefit to other researchers who intend to know more on this study and can also be used by non-researchers to build more on their research work. This study contributes to knowledge and could serve as a guide for other study.
1.6 Scope of Study
The scope of the research is focused on the Philosophical Analysis of Kwame Nkrumah's Consciencism. The work in its scope will be limited to an overview of Nkrumah’s ideology for de-colonization. Nevertheless, in the process of over viewing his ideology, cognizance will be taken of the influences on him, the work “Consciencism” itself, and circumstances surrounding the postulation of the ideology.
1.7 Limitations of the Study
During the course of this study, many things militated against its completion, some of which are:
- Time Constraint: The time frame given to accomplish this project was very short due to school academic calendar and it was carried out under pressure which made the researcher not to implement some necessary features.
- Research material: availability of research material is a major setback to the scope of the study.
- Frequent power failure: This made the researcher append more money on fuel to ensure sustainable power.
- Financial Constraint: Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet).
1.8 Methodology
The method we shall adopt in this project work shall be analytical and critical. It shall be analytical in that every concept used shall be broken down into simple words.
Data used in this work is derived primary from secondary sources. The methodology therefore, is basically documentary in nature. This involves learning new facts and principles through the study of documents and records. The documents and records include journals, textbooks, newspapers, magazines, official publications etc. By putting together logically evidence derived from documents and records. Conclusion which either established facts hitherto unknown or sound generalization can be obtained.
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
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TABLE OF CONTENTSPRELIMINARY PAGES
- Title page
- Approval page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Background of Study
- 1.3 Statement of Problems
- 1.4 Aim and Objectives of Study
- 1.5 Significance of Study
- 1.6 Scope of Study
- 1.7 Limitations of the Study
- 1.8 Methodology
ENDNOTES AND REFERENCES
LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Conceptual Review of Kwame Nkrumah
- 2.3 Influences on Kwame Nkrumah
- 2.4 Nkrumah on Neo-Colonialism
- 2.5 Nkrumah on the African Personality
- 2.6 Towards Colonial Freedom
- 2.7 Theoretical Review
CONSCIENCISM: AN IDEOLOGY FOR DE-COLONIZATION
- 3.1 Critique of Capitalism as a background to Consciencism
- 3.2 What is Consciencism?
- 3.3 Features of Consciencism
CRITICAL OVERVIEW OF KWAME NKRUMAH PHILOSOPHY
- 4.1 Historical Review of Kwame Nkrumah
- 4.2 Nkrumah’s Writings and Nkrumaist Literature Until 1972
- 4.3 A Renewed Interest in Nkrumah And Nkrumaism (1991-2019)
ENDNOTES AND REFERENCES
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Summary of Findings
- 5.3 Conclusion
- 5.4 Recommendation
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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PRELIMINARY PAGES
- Title page
- Approval page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Background of Study
- 1.3 Statement of Problems
- 1.4 Aim and Objectives of Study
- 1.5 Significance of Study
- 1.6 Scope of Study
- 1.7 Limitations of the Study
- 1.8 Methodology
ENDNOTES AND REFERENCES
LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Conceptual Review of Kwame Nkrumah
- 2.3 Influences on Kwame Nkrumah
- 2.4 Nkrumah on Neo-Colonialism
- 2.5 Nkrumah on the African Personality
- 2.6 Towards Colonial Freedom
- 2.7 Theoretical Review
CONSCIENCISM: AN IDEOLOGY FOR DE-COLONIZATION
- 3.1 Critique of Capitalism as a background to Consciencism
- 3.2 What is Consciencism?
- 3.3 Features of Consciencism
CRITICAL OVERVIEW OF KWAME NKRUMAH PHILOSOPHY
- 4.1 Historical Review of Kwame Nkrumah
- 4.2 Nkrumah’s Writings and Nkrumaist Literature Until 1972
- 4.3 A Renewed Interest in Nkrumah And Nkrumaism (1991-2019)
ENDNOTES AND REFERENCES
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Summary of Findings
- 5.3 Conclusion
- 5.4 Recommendation
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Disclaimer for Complete Material Utilization
The displayed research work titled "Kwame Nkrumah's Consciencism; A Philosophical Analysis" is stated as a research guideline towards accomplishing your assigned project / seminar research work. All the research materials on this website are ONLY for research purposes and should be used as a guideline in developing your research work. For no reason should you copy word for word as projectlist.com.ng will not be liable for any who copied the material. By ordering the complete research guideline, it signifies that you've accepted our terms of service.
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