pcr 311 - National Open University of Nigeria

PCR 311 Philosophies and Great Personalities of Peace
insights, observations, research findings and formal propositions produced by
the modern social sciences, especially those that deal with the emergence of
great personalities of peace and human frailties and how a recourse to
philosophy restored sanity. It is ironical that most often, this body of
knowledge is only useful to the academics working on it. Their time is spent
working on it, refining the details and trying to spell out the implications for
public policy. It could be admitted that many aspects of it remain controversial,
but occasionally there are efforts made to use it as a remedial prescription for
the world’s evils. In this regard, we may note that the ideas of scholars can and
sometimes do, have considerable effect in the world. This may not often be
quickly discernible or in the direction intended. More so, it works where the
leadership has a listening ear and where the academia is revered as the
repository of knowledge.
Course Aims
Democratic governance consists of a set of procedures for
dealing with human and resource management, especially
when they are in an heterogeneous state such as Nigeria.
The procedures are explicit and require a high level of
expertise on the part of those who seek to apply them.
There is always a reason to believe that they can succeed
in their objective if they are sincere. The process may raise
difficulties of various kinds. As Christopher Mitchell and
Michael Banks have noted, “This has to be accepted when
any new recommendations are put forward, especially
when they confront the great unsolved problems of
rebellion, terrorism, communal strife and warfare – in
other words, the various forms taken by deep-rooted,
protracted conflict”.
This course aims to get you acquainted with the extant literature in the
evolution of great personalities of peace, their roles, contributions,
achievements and challenges. From the knowledge gained, the student is
expected to apply them to the practical challenges of everyday living, at home,
workplaces etc. This also confers another level of responsibility on you as a
responsible member of the society to contribute positively in building it. It also
includes cultivating friendly relationships in a harmonious environment in
order to bring the principles of applying a global combination of philosophies
into practice, wherever the need arises.
Course Objectives
The overall objectives and expectations of this course are many. In
addition to this, each unit has its objectives which you will find at the
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