Asikaogu, Joannes (2025) Gabriel Marcel's Concept of I-Thou Relationship: A Model for Peace and Harmony in Nigeria. Interna onal Journal of Social Sciences and Humani es, 11 (3). 105 -110. ISSN 2360-9877
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: This work explores Gabriel Marcel's concept of I-Thou relationship and its potential application as a model for promoting peace and harmony in Nigeria. Marcel’s Philosophy of existence is focused on commitment to the development of the individual concrete existence. He also focused on the restoration of mutual respect and trust in human relationships. In the Nigerian society today, there is high-rate of individualism in our political, economic, and socio-religious life. The feeling tends to breed the idea that one can live and survive without the others. The negative implication of these is that, it erodes peace and harmony in our society. These is judging from the rise of violence, killings, ritualism, kidnapping, banditry, suicide, segregation etc. going on in almost every part of the world and Nigeria in particular. Marcel's philosophy emphasizes the importance of authentic relationships, mutual respect, and deep connection with others. By adopting this approach, individuals and communities in Nigeria can foster a sense of unity, understanding, and cooperation, ultimately contributing to a more peaceful and harmonious society.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | mrs chioma hannah |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Aug 2025 16:41 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Aug 2025 16:41 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5025 |
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