Adapting western science to traditional African culture
- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Science Education
- Vol. 10 (1) , 1-9
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0950069880100101
Abstract
In this paper the argument is advanced that, despite the differences between the scientific and the traditional ways of viewing nature, the two systems of thought are not incompatible. This position is reached from a review of the literature and on the basis of personal findings in the area. It is hoped that the article will clarify certain areas of ambiguities and serve as a stimulus for further debate.Keywords
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