http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/189 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:57:41 GMT 2026-09-02T19:57:41Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4992 Wittgenstein’s Conception of language and Its implication For Jurisprudence. Ugwudike, Onyedikachi; Temple The meaning of an expression, or relation between words in general language usage is ascertainable if the special use of language is understood. A major criticism leveled against the language of law has been the idea that the language of law is indecipherable and barely understood by those outside the legal terrain. Most of the criticisms range from the alleged incoherence nature of the language of law, the classified nature of the language of the law, and the technical/restricted nature of the language of law. In clearing these bugs of misconception from the eyes of the critics, this work explores various ideas of Wittgenstein in finding appropriate solutions. This becomes the thrust of this work. In showing how Wittgenstein exonerates the language of law from these vilifying attacks, he thought that a word has its meaning only within the context of its use in a language and, its form of life. From his language-game thesis which forms one of the major bedrock in understanding Wittgenstein’s language ideas, one would readily understand that in order to comprehend the language of law, one must participate in the language game of lawyers. This is not a manipulation of language or of words. Participation in the language game constitutes a special way which enables one, within a language structure, and, with the assistance of the rules of the language, to understand the rational core of the designations of certain terminologies and concepts. In connection with law however, participation in the language-game allows one to be cognitive of the normative meaning of such designations. Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4992 2017-05-22T00:00:00Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4991 Agricultural development programme in poverty alleviation and food security in Abia State, Nigeria, 2000-2010 Egbo, Stephen The study has as its objectives, to examine the twin issue of Poverty Alleviation and Food Security in Nigeria. In addition, to deepen our understanding of how Poverty Alleviation Programmes had been implemented overtime and the effect of those strategies and programmes on food security in Abia State. The study applied the chi-square (X2) techniques to test the hypotheses on Abia ADP Programme on Food Security vis: the impact of Abia ADP Programme on Food Security, food sufficiency level in the state as well as the implementation policy of the programme. The result of the three hypotheses using the chi-square (X ) test at 0.05 significance level showed that Abia ADP programme orientation geared towards poverty reduction and provision of farm implements to Abia farmers improved the attainment of food production in the State per annum and the third hypothesis revealed that modern technologies provided by Abia ADP to Abia farmers per annum. The second hypothesis revealed that Abia ADP programme orientation geared towards poverty reduction and provision of farm implements to Abia farmers improved the attainment food production in the State per annum and the third hypothesis revealed that modern technologies provided by Abia ADP to Abia farmers improved food production and creation of employment in the state. The available literature reveals the problems and challenges faced by Abia ADP in the state to the application of orthodox capitalist strategies marred with corruption and low revenue base. In addition, non-continuity of existing programmes and policies by new governments grossly affects the role of Abia ADP in implementing its food production and food sufficiency agenda in the state. The discussion of findings showed that in hypothesis one, Abia ADP has a consolidated their farmers through internal and external loan assistance. In the third hypothesis, Abia farmers have benefited from the government through the provision of modern technologies that enhanced farmers' surplus. The study recommends that Government should ensure the availability of improved and adaptable technologies to help include all kinds of crops for increased output. There should as well be effective loan utilization and 'repayment and mobilization of savings that will help reduce poverty and increase food production in the" State. The issue of corruption and mismanagement of resources should be properly looked into and addressed because this has constituted a heavy drain on the expected results of the organization. Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4991 2017-05-22T00:00:00Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4990 An appraisal of Kant’s perspectives on Human knowledge Okoro, Charles; Kenechukwu There is a dialectical relationship between theory and practice, which finds expression in Kant’s philosophy. From the Socratic era to the modern period of Philosophy, philosophers were preoccupied with the investigation into the nature, scope, and limits of human knowledge, an enterprise that culminated in the emergence of the rationalist and the empiricist schools of thought. As an attempt to mediate between these traditions, Kant’s critical method in philosophy aims primarily at performing a critique of our mental faculties, investigating what we know, defining the limits of knowledge, and determining how the mental processes by which we make sense of the world affect what we know. As a philosophical reflection premised on Kant’s epistemology, this discourse aims at establishing that Kant made landmark contributions to the development of human knowledge. It also aims at substantiating the fact that one’s knowledge invariably conditions one’s perception of values. The qualitative research design was adopted for this work. The expository, analytical, and critical methods were used to expose and put into proper perspective Kant’s critical philosophy with a view to highlighting its implications for the quest for true knowledge. Hence, the specific objectives of this study are to (i) expose the basic tenets of Kant’s theory of knowledge (ii) examine the extent to which Kant’s ideas advanced the course of epistemology, and (iii) provide insights on how the inherent merits of Kant’s epistemology can foster the promotion of human knowledge and values. Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4990 2017-05-22T00:00:00Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4989 A critique of Paul Taylor’s biocentric Egalitarianism Inja, Terzungwe Contemporary societies have become bedevilled by environmental problems like drastic climatic change, health problems, and the loss of land, habitats, and wildlife. In most places these problems are a direct consequence of man’s exploitation of nature. Since it is arguable that attitudes influence action, the hitherto unquestioning dependence on anthropocentrism as a guide to the man–nature relationship may be blamed for these environmental crises. The realization that there was a need for a shift in paradigm witnessed the emergence of the non-anthropocentric thought of which Paul Taylor’s biocentric egalitarianism is part. He rejects anthropocentrism and advocates for equality and moral significance among different life forms irrespective of different interests. Thus his respect for nature is essentially an extension of inherent worth from humans to other life forms. He believes this shift in the way man views and treats nature can solve the problem. The main objective of this study was to critique Taylor’s theory. In this direction, the historical, expository and evaluative approaches were adopted. The historical approach was employed to situate Taylor’s theory within the context and tradition of environmental philosophy; the expository approach enabled a detailed examination of biocentric egalitarianism; and the evaluative approach was used to gauge the practical tenability of the theory. Data were sourced from books and journals. The study found that:- (i) There were links between Taylor’s thought and Kant’s notion of respect for persons as well as the thoughts of other environmental philosophers. (ii) biocentric egalitarianism was a major shift from traditional ethics specifically because it extended the bounds of moral significance from humans to other living things. (iii) The theory was tenable in areas like strategic planning for attitudinal change, policy design, law, administration, environmental remediation, reparations and environmental justice which are practical ways of quelling environmental problems. (iv)There were some conceptual, exegetical, and existential weaknesses within biocentric egalitarianism. The study concluded that biocentric egalitarianism is, in several ways, tenable in tackling environmental problems. Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4989 2017-05-22T00:00:00Z