Papers by Emmanuel Archibong
Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2012
One of the fundamental difficulties that have bugged the minds of contemporary philosophers of sc... more One of the fundamental difficulties that have bugged the minds of contemporary philosophers of science is the extent to which Popper and the Popperians' rational model can be adopted for explanatory purpose in science. Examining closely the controversy between the rationalists and the adherents of the so-called "strong programme in the sociology of scientific knowledge"-who attack the whole notion of "rational" model. This paper argues that both models represent extreme perspectives which, taken on their own, cannot produce a satisfactory notion of scientific enterprise, especially when the notions of goal, change, progress and truth are subsumed in the understanding of scientific methodology. It, therefore, proposes "temperate rationalism" as an option for scientific rationality on the grounds of relevance of its general picture of progress both in theories and in methodology.
American Journal of Social Issues and Humanities, Jul 19, 2012
This paper attempts a philosophical survey into the African culture via its ontology toascertain ... more This paper attempts a philosophical survey into the African culture via its ontology toascertain the position of women in the light of the tenets of feminist epistemology. It arguesthat feminist epistemology in the African context is not possible. This is predicated on thevery logic of the ontology of African culture. This paper establishes the fact that knowledgeis gender neutral; therefore, gender in the African culture, plays a complementary role and isnot a war of the sexist.
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Papers by Emmanuel Archibong