SCIENCE, DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICS IN A GLOBALIZED AFRICA A PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH

The argument is germane to say that natural science has a discipline that is both axiomatic (Popper) and progressive. Its history (Kuhn) is witness to this. That is why the same science can historically and constitutionally lend a predictive sense of progress and or development to other disciplines in the world of knowledge. It is also arguable that a perspectivisation of the above truth is possible especially in Africa and particularly Nigeria. In this case, we are no more satisfied with mere examples and emulations. Africa has to be both naturally scientific and authentically macro-development. This attitude of being progress oriented in both theory and content should inform our political mentality. Our awareness of these realities will stand us in good stead in the global comity of nations. Having set a goal for ourselves let us leave no stone inturned in getting to this goal.