SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPMENT

Introduction Development cannot be realized without science and technology. Science and technology play a great role in many sector of the economy such as agriculture, industry, environmental conservation (management), tourism, transport and communication and so forth. These are normally interlinked and triggers to national development. This chapter is designed to show how science and technology … Read more

CONTEMPORARY / CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES IN TANZANIA

Introduction Tanzania is largest country among East African countries.  Being the largest has been affected with many socio-economic problems which are in need of quick response to contain it. This Chapter will try to identify some of these issues by giving the meaning of some concepts, but also suggesting some remedies to address them. Meaning … Read more

EDUCATION FOR SELF RELIANCE AND ENTREPREURSHIP

The concept of Self Reliance and Entrepreneurship The term “entrepreneur” is derived from the French verb “entrepreneur” which means to attempt to try in hand, to contract for or to adventure. According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, an entrepreneur is defined as one who organizes and manages a business, and undertakes the risk for the … Read more

RELIGION

People throughout the world have been a member in certain associations or groups, political party or Religion. These are  formed by people with different purposes either for airing their problems to the government (political parties), for solving socio-economic constrains in the society such as diseases (HIV/AIDS), fund raising groups,  and for unifying people against constrains  … Read more

IMPORTANCE AND ROLE OF PHILOSOPHY IN MAN’S LIFE

Role of Philosophy in Man’s Life Philosophy is an important discipline to man’s life in general it has played a great role in shaping man’s life in different areas from time immemorial such importance are as follows:- 1.Philosophy as a discipline works as a bridge between reality and assumptions, this means that with philosophical knowledge … Read more

PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS OF KWAME NKRUMAH AND J. K. NYERERE

KWAME NKRUMAH The background of Kwame Nkrumah Kwame Nkrumah lived between 1909 – 1972. He was born in Gold Coast (Ghana) among Nzima ethnic group. He studied and worked in the United State of America and Britain. He returned home by 1947 and from there he became a significant figure in Pan African movements. After … Read more

DIFFERENT PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS

Different ideas from various world philosophers have put in place in historical perspectives. This is because of challenges confronting human race and some questions posed by human being. The following are some philosophical ideas given by philosophers.  PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS OF PLATO AND ARISTOTLE PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS OF PLATO He lived in 427 – 347 BC. He … Read more

BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy as other discipline of study like biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and others is stated into different branches. These branches are what the subject matter of philosophy can be studied and deeply understood by the learners, teachers, educators and other scholars. Example of these branches includes Axiology, Metaphysics, Epistemology and logic. These branches are further … Read more

MAN, PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION

Introduction Man is the center of discussion because of his/her peculiarity in designing, discovery, innovation, reasoning, thinking, loving, believing and so forth. Thus, various disciplines prevailing in the world have direct relationship with man. Some discipline such as philosophy, science, arts, theology, just mention a few impacts on man and vice versa is true. But, … Read more

THE STATUS OF ENGLISH IN THE WORLD AND IN TANZANIA

English has different status in different places of the world. In some places it is used as the first language, in others as the L2 while in others as the national language ENGLISH AS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE English is an international language What are the criteria for a language to be international? The following are … Read more