Journal of
Philosophy and Culture

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS AND PHILOSOPHY, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
  • Abbreviation: J. Philos. Cult.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 0855-6660
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPC
  • Start Year: 2004
  • Published Articles: 58

Review

Satre’s philosophy of authenticity and intellectual development: Lesson for Africa

Oyenuga Olukayode Felix
  • Oyenuga Olukayode Felix
  • Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye - Ilisan Road, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Surakat Ajibola Moruph
  • Surakat Ajibola Moruph
  • Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye - Ilisan Road, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Adeferasin Victor Olusegun
  • Adeferasin Victor Olusegun
  • Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye - Ilisan Road, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Oladele Idowu Daniel
  • Oladele Idowu Daniel
  • Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye - Ilisan Road, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Godwin Okon Asuquo
  • Godwin Okon Asuquo
  • Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye - Ilisan Road, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 16 February 2024
  •  Accepted: 13 December 2024
  •  Published: 28 February 2025

Abstract

Africa's contemporary education system, particularly Nigeria's, boasts impressive policies and programs. However, a critical flaw undermines student potential and national development: economic determinism and parental pressure forcing children into ill-suited disciplines, culminating in social maladjustment. This paper examines the educational sector's issues and advocates integrating Jean-Paul Sartre's existential philosophy of authenticity to foster students' genuine intellectual and personal growth.
 
Key words: Sartre, philosophy, authenticity, development