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A Philosophical Analysis of Deterrent Punishment With Special Reference to Curses Among the Indigenous Abagusii Community of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Arts, 1993)This thesis addresses itself to deterrence as an aspect of utilitarian punishment. It attempts to critically evaluate the role of deterrence as a goal of utilitarian punishment in curbing crime in society. To show this, ... -
A philosophical analysis of the cultural functions of knowledge
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)'A philosophical analysis of the cultural functions of knowledge' is an exploration of philosophy as it is done today basing itself on the history that has brought it this far. In a pluralistic society where we talk of ... -
A philosophical analysis of the relationship between marxist humanism and feminism
(Department of sociology, 2007)Abstract Feminist movement has been viewed as the instrument used to challenge the traditional position of men in society with the hope of realising gender equality. This is in response to what has been portrayed as ... -
Philosophical and Literary Eclecticism in Grace Ogot’s Works
(Kenyatta UniversityKenyatta University, NairobiDepartment of Literature, University of Nairobi, 1987) -
A philosophical investigation into gender inequality in local authorities in Kenya
(Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1999)The work focuses on the contribution of Local Authorities to the enhancement and perpetuation of gender inequality with the aim to show how such reflect negatively to the development process. In academic and intellectual ... -
A philosophical study of teaching as a profession with specific reference to Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1980)The teaching occupation is central to any education system. This thesis wants to look at the phenomenon of teaching with special reference to Kenya. In doing so, it wants to critically evaluate the various views held ... -
The philosophical-ethical principles regarding The practice of punishment in Kenya
(Department of Arts-Philosophy, 1996)Punishment has been used everywhere as one of the means of curbing crime which is a social evil. However, more often than not, it has not achieved its objectives to this end. This is partly due to the social-economic ... -
The philosophy and ethics concerning death and disposal of the dead among the Maasai
(Department of Philosophy, 1994)This study attempts to understand and formulate formalize able and ethical rational criteria that surround death and the disposal of the dead in general, and, in particular" among the Maasai ... -
Philosophy and rationality in taboos with special reference to Kenyan Luo culture
(Department of Arts-Philosophy, 1996)This- work, III its examination- of the concept of taboo and its .institution , recognizes that the basis for the dread of taboo which makes it appear less responsive to social change, is the mystification ... -
Philosophy and development: (an inquiry into the role of philosophy in the Development process of post-independence Kenya)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 1992)This study sought to inquire into the specific functions of philosophy in the development process of post-independence Kenya. It was provoke', by the realisation that since 1963, philosophy in general and th~ national ... -
Philosophy of education in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1976)This thesis examines some philosophical assumptions underlying Kenya's formal system of education and their links to social and educational policies. It therefore also deals with the purposes and objectives of education. ... -
Philosophy of mathematics and its pedagogical implications.
(university of nairobiDepartment of philosophy, 1998)In this study, we have undertaken to analyse the extent to which 'mathematical language' is appropriate for pedagogic communication of the structure of mathematics, given that its symbolic - representational form and ... -
Phonemic Analysis and Phonological Harmony in Akan
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The phonological basis of misspellings in the written English of Kikuyu speakers in Kenya
(Department of Arts-Linguistics, 2006)This study examines the influence of Kikuyu as a leamer's first language (L I) phonology on orthography in English as a second language. The study focused only on the misspellings made by ... -
The Phonological Adaptation Processes Of Rabai Loanwords From English And Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The research aimed at analyzing the phonological adaptation processes of Rabai loanwords from English and Kiswahili within the limits of Optimality theory. It was set out to address the following objectives: (i) To establish ... -
A Phonological Analysis of Lwidakho Loanwords From Kiswahili and English
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research discusses the phonological adaptations of Kiswahili and English loanwords into Lwidakho within the Optimality Theory framework as espoused by Allan Prince and Paul Smolensky (1993, 2002). It outlines the ... -
The Phonological and Lexical Variation Within Kisumu-south Nyanza Dialect of Dholuo
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study set out to investigate the Sub dialects within Kisumu-South Nyanza dialect of Dholuo. The analysis was done within the framework of Variationist Theory proposed by Labov (1963). The main objective of the study ... -
Phonological and morphological adaptation of English loan words into the Kikabete dialect of Gikuyu language
(Department of Linguistic and Languages, University of Nairobi, 2008)This is a study on phonological and morphological adaptation of English loan words into the Kikabete dialect of the Gikuyu language. The research study is divided into five chapters. Chapter one will look. at the background ... -
Phonological and Morphological Adaptation of English Loan Words Into the Kikabete Dialect of Gikuyu Language )
(University of Nairobi, 2008)This is a study on phonological and morphological adaptation of English loan words into the Kikabete dialect of the Gikuyu language. The research study is divided into five chapters. Chapter one will look. at the background ... -
Phonological and morphological adaption of loanwards in Gi-Gichugu: an application of source-similarity model
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study is an investigation of phonological and morphological adaptation of loanwords from English and Kiswahili into Gl-Gichugu dialect of Gikuyu language using Source-Similarity model. The data used in this work reflect ...
