PHILOSOPHY IN THE DIALOGUE OF IDEOLOGIES AND CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS IN THE NORTH AFRICAN REVOLUTIONS

The problem of ideologies and clash of civilization in north Africa have reached their apogee this year demanding urgent philosophical investigation. What is propelling this current change? What kind of scepter has been haunting North Africa for many decades now? What kind of political system could guarantee their rights since their hard-line monarchies have failed them and they are jostling for liberation?

This value is antithetical to the prevailing ideologies that stand against their dream of a new order in that region. Applying the method of hermeneutics, this paper sets out to unravel the root cause, interpret the consequences and point out the role of philosophy in the current change. The conclusion is that the scepter of democracy and people’s right are behind these revolutions and that the most effective approach for the resolution of the crisis is dialogue, not by hard power or any resolutions by the super powers. Article BY CELESTINE CHUKWUEMEKA MBAEGBU