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The Imperatives of Critical Thinking, Social Norms, and Values in Africa: Pathways to Sustainable Development

The Imperatives of Critical Thinking, Social Norms, and Values in Africa: Pathways to Sustainable Development
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Author(s): Essien Essien (University of Uyo, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 19
Source title: Knowledge-Intensive Economies and Opportunities for Social, Organizational, and Technological Growth
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Miltiadis D. Lytras (Effat University, Saudi Arabia), Linda Daniela (University of Latvia, Latvia)and Anna Visvizi (Effat University, Saudi Arabia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7347-0.ch004

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Abstract

This chapter examines critical thinking as a veritable tool in the usage of values, norms, and beliefs for sustainable development in contemporary societies. The problem statement raises the need for knowledge of what critical thinking, social norms, and values are, as well as the competence in how to employ and apply its tools in social policy designed for development. Illustrating from an extensive contemporary literature on social norms and values, this chapter examines how social norms, values, and beliefs can enhance the development and transformation of the society. Findings hypothesize that critical thinking, social norms, and values, based on thoughts and experience, are capable of guiding human behavior towards truth, development, and functional transformation toward solution to many societal problems. The study suggests collaborative measures to encourage inculcating social norms and values in the society.

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