In Purposeful Education for Africa, originally published in 1964, K. A. Busia writes cogently and perceptively about a philosophy of education for the huge diverse complex called Africa. With his knowledge of both Africa and the West, this combination of perception would provide a stimulus to those concerned with the broadest and deepest aspects of education in Africa at the time. Based on his own studies in all types of schools throughout Africa in the early 1960s, he takes the best elements from out of Africa as well as within, seeking to provide a social philosophy of education to help fulfil national aspirations and goals. Reissued here with a new introduction it asks many questions still being discussed today.
Author(s): Kofi Abrefa Busia
Series: K. A. Busia on Africa, 2
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 125
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Original Half Title
Original Title Page
Original Copyright Page
Introduction
Preface
Table of Contents
I. Traditional Education
II. Educational Policies of the Colonial Powers
III. The Search for Science and Culture
IV. Education and Manpower Needs
V. Education and Social and Civic Life
VI. The Teacher and His Role
VII. The Role of the University
VIII. Education for What?
