Dr. Chukwuemeka Charles Nweke
Dr. Chukwuemeka Charles Nweke is a PROFESSOR in PHILOSOPHY Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Philosophy, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHILOSOPHY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2012) October, 2008 to August, 2011 PhD Philosophy |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka. (Master of Philosophy, June, 2008) October, 2005 to December, 2007 M.A. Philsosophy |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2004) September, 1998 to November, 2003 B.A. Philsosophy |
| 4 | Community Primary School, Enugwu Ukwu. (FSLC, June, 1999) October, 1982 to June, 1988 FSLC Primary School |
| 5 | Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala. (SSCE, August, 1996) September, 1989 to June, 1995 SSCE Secondary School |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Deputy Director, Center for Arts, Culture and Humanities July, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Treasurer, Academic Staff Union Of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Branch June, 2021 to July, 2021 |
| 3 | Head of Department (Ag.), Department Of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2017 to October, 2019 |
| 4 | Co-ordinator(GS 103), School Of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2014 to December, 2019 |
| 5 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2013 to Present |
| 6 | Lecturer, Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Okpuno-Awka(Affiliate Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) December, 2009 to March, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Charles Chukwuemeka Nweke. (2019, February) Peace in the Philosophy of St. Augustine Nietzen Publishers, Awka, pp 95 |
| 2 | Jude Onebunne, Charles Nweke, Maryethel Ogbuagu. (2018, November) Management, Society and Development Fab Anieh Nigeria Ltd, Edited Book, pp 1063 |
| 3 | Charles Nweke, Chidiebere Obi, Charles K. Onebunne, Osita Nnajiofor. (2016, August) Basic Philosophy and Logic Fab Anieh Nigeria Ltd, Edited Book, pp 118 |
| 4 | Kanayo Nwadialor, Linda Nkamigbo, Charles Nweke, Nonyelum Obi. (2013, September) The Humanities and Nation Building Fab Anieh Nigeria Ltd, Edited Book, pp 472 |
| 5 | Charles Chukwuemeka Nweke. (2004, July) Infidelity In Marriage MayField Publisher, Onitsha, pp 51 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Charles C. Nweke. (2016, August) Methods of Philosophy Fab Anieh Nigeria Ltd, pp 17-23 |
| 2 | Charles Chukwuemeka Nweke. (2015, March) “Philosophy Of Particular Science” In C.E. Uzor & C. O. Abakare (Eds.), Broad Approach To History And Philosophy Of Science Wonder-Choice Global Concept, Enugu, pp 214-217 |
| 3 | Charles C. Nweke and Donatus Chukwugozie Nwoye. (2014, October) “African Traditional Values And Development: A Philosophical Investigation” In E.Ezenweke (Ed.) African Traditional Religion & Philosophy And Sustainable Development Fab Anieh Nig. Ltd., Jos, pp 243-267 |
| 4 | Charles Nweke. (2012, June) "Ethnic Politics In Nigeria: Implications On National Development" In Pope John Paul II Annual Memorial Lecture Series Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Okpuno, Awka, Vol. 7, pp 161-174 |
| 5 | Charles C.Nweke. (2012, December) “The Problem With Nigeria Democratic Governance” In A.B.C. Chiegboka Et Al (Eds.) Rex Charles and Patrick Ltd., Nimo, pp 193-197 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | CC Ezeani, CC Nweke. (2022, June), "APPRAISING THE CULTURAL INSISTENCE ON THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF IGBO LANGUAGE WITHIN THE AMBIENCE OF IGBO KOLA RITUAL CEREMONY", OHAZURUME-Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. -1, (Issue -1) |
| 2 | Cyril E. Ejike, Bonachristus Umeogu, Charles Nweke. (2021, March), "The Place of God in Gabriel Marcel's Existential Thought", Philosophy and Praxis, Vol. -11, (Issue -2) |
| 3 | CC Nweke, CC Ugwu. (2021, November), "A hermeneutic of Luther’s principle of nonviolence vis-à-vis the challenges of insecurity in Nigeria", Ogirisi: a new journal of African Studies, Vol. -17, (Issue -1), pp 97-117 |
| 4 | CC Nweke, JPC Enemuo. (2021, November), "Influences of John Locke and John Rawls in shaping Robert Nozick’s Entitlement theory of justice", Ogirisi: a new journal of African Studies, Vol. -17, (Issue -1), pp 65-75 |
| 5 | Charles C. Nweke, Stephen C. Okeke. (2021, January), "The Im/Possibility Of Empathy", Philosophia- International Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 62-73 |
| 6 | Charles C. Nweke, G. F. Umeh. (2021, May), "South-South Cooperation And West African Regional Development: A Philosophical Consideration", sIST Journal of Religion and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 39-51 |
| 7 | Charles C. Nweke. (2021, July), "On The Philosophic Foundation Of Science", Aquino Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 47-56 |
| 8 | Charles C. Nweke. (2020, February), "Foundations Of St. Augustine’s Philosophy", AMAMIHE Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 18, (Issue 4), pp 173-180 |
| 9 | Charles C. Nweke, Chukwugozie D. Nwoye, PhilipMary Ayika. (2020, January), "African Philosophy And The Effects Of Terrorism On Nigeria’s Integral Development", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 99-119 |
| 10 | Charles C. Nweke, Chukwugozie D. Nwoye, PhilipMary E. Ayika. (2020, April), "Political Marginalization And Issues Around The Inclusion Of The Other: Africa’s Albatross", Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 165-186 |
| 11 | Charles C. Nweke, Stephen C. Okeke. (2020, June), "Dysfunctional Equilibrium And Violence In The Sociopolitical Thought Of Francis Fukuyama. A Hermeneutic Of Social Inequality In Nigeria", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 12-24 |
| 12 | Charles C. Nweke, Anthony T. Owoh. (2020, August), "John Dewey And Paulo Freire: Comparative Thought On Experiential Education", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 98-109 |
| 13 | Charles C. Nweke, Vera A. Uyanwune. (2020, August), "Relevance Of Philosophy To Any Discipline", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 784-788 |
| 14 | Charles C. Nweke, Anthony T. Owoh. (2020, September), "On Pedagogy Of The Oppressed: An Appraisal Of Paulo Freire’s Philosophy Of Education", Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 16, pp 62-75 |
| 15 | Charles Nweke, Valentine Obienyem. (2020, October), "On The Philosophy Of Taoism", Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion, Vol. 50, pp 62-68 |
| 16 | Charles C. Nweke. (2020, September), "Philosophy And Women Emancipation In Africa", Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion, Vol. 50, pp 47-54 |
| 17 | Chukwugozie D. Nwoye, Charles C. Nweke, Jude I. Onebunne, Stephen C. Okeke. (2019, March), "A Reconstruction Of Africa’s Political Culture In The Purview Of Fulani Herdsmen Current Mode Of Operations In Nigeria", Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 15, pp 85-103 |
| 18 | Charles C. Nweke, Ignatius N. Onwatuegwu. (2019, September), "Justice In St. Augustine’s Philosophy", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 40-51 |
| 19 | Charles C. Nweke. (2018, January), "African Identity: The Nature Culture Perspective", Philosophia- International Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 66-75 |
| 20 | Charles C. Nweke, Chukwugozie D. Nwoye. (2018, July), "Deconstructing The Pessimism Of African Renaissance", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 102-125 |
| 21 | Charles C. Nweke. (2018, August), "Global South Neo-Imperialism", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 44-57 |
| 22 | Charles C. Nweke and Chukwugozie D. Nwoye. (2017, April), "Achieving Human Development In Nigeria Through Philosophical Instruments", UJAH: UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 240-262 |
| 23 | Charles C. Nweke and Chukwugozie D. Nwoye. (2017, September), "The Instrumentality Of Philosophy To Peace Of Mind", Scientific Research Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 1-9 |
| 24 | Charles C. Nweke. (2017, September), "St. Augustine’s Hermeneutics Of The Fall Of Ancient City Of Rome", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 14-24 |
| 25 | Charles C. Nweke and Donatus C. Nwoye. (2017, October), "Economic Recession In Nigeria And The Need For Entrepreneurship: A Philosophical Investigation", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 74-89 |
| 26 | Charles C. Nweke. (2017, February), "African Philosophy On A Global Voyage", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 27 | Charles C. Nweke and Chukwugozie D. Nwoye. (2016, May), "Igbo Ideas Of Preserving Nature And The Globalizing World", Mgbakoigba, Journal of Africa Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 104-115 |
| 28 | Charles C. Nweke and Donatus Chukwugozie Nwoye. (2016, July), "Religious Fundamentalism: A Threat To African Union", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 22-46 |
| 29 | Nweke, C.C.. (2016, March), "Emmanuel Levinas’ Concept Of Otherness And The African Existential Situation: A Hermeneutic Engagement", Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 62-72 |
| 30 | Charles C. Nweke and Chukwugozie D. Nwoye. (2015, February), "An Inquiry Into Harbemas’ Institutional Translation Proviso", Open Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 43 |
| 31 | Charles C.Nweke. (2015, May), "Integrating Modern Technology Into African Cultural Values For African Development", International Journal of Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 68-74 |
| 32 | Charles C.Nweke. (2015, July), "Philosophy And The Pillars Of Human Development", Journal for Studies in Management and Planning, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 118-227 |
| 33 | Charles C. Nweke. (2015, August), "Secularism, Secular State, And Religious Freedom", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 109-121 |
| 34 | Charles C.Nweke. (2015, September), "Democracy, Leadership And Nation Building In Nigeria", Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 11, pp 154-167 |
| 35 | Charles C. Nweke and Donatus Chukwugozie Nwoye. (2014, May), "Nation Building And Policy Implementation: From The Perspective Of Harbemas’ Discourse Ethics", The Creative Arts, A journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 62-84 |
| 36 | Louis Kanayo Nwadialor & Charles C. NMweke. (2014, August), "Ethiopianism And Social Ecumenism: Christian Ideologies For Independent Movements And Sustainable National Integration Nigeria", Mgbakoigba, Journal of Africa Studies, Vol. 3, pp 16-23 |
| 37 | Louis Kanayo Nwadialor & Charles C. NMweke. (2014, May), "The Relevance Of The Church In Oppressive Situations: The Praxis Of Liberation Theology In Africa", Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 10, pp 79-96 |
| 38 | Charles Chukwuemeka Nweke. (2014, February), "African Indigenous Knowledge Systems On The Brink", International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 131-139 |
| 39 | Charles C. Nweke & Jude I. Onebunne. (2014, April), "The Media And African Child Formation” In Creative Artist", The Creative Arts, A journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 114-134 |
| 40 | Charles C.Nweke. (2014, June), "Boko Haram Terrorism And Nigeria National Integration: A Philosophical Analysis", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 83-89 |
| 41 | Charles C.Nweke. (2013, January), "A Reflection On African Development Predicament", Mgbakoigba, Journal of Africa Studies, Vol. 2, pp 29-33 |
| 42 | Charles C. Nweke & Jude I. Onebunne. (2013, January), "Nigerian Security Agencies And The Task Of National Defense", IDEAL Igbo Scholars Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 31-42 |
| 43 | Charles Chukwuemeka Nweke. (2013, January), "Social Stability With The Nigerian State", UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities (UJAH), Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 146-158 |
| 44 | Charles Chukwuemeka Nweke. (2013, January), "The Philosophy Of Non-violence And The Niger Delta Question", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 50-64 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Charles C. Nweke, John Paul C. Enemuoh. (2021, December), "UMUNNA AND UMUADA: THE DEMOCRATIC SETTING OF THE IGBO SPEAKING PEOPLE OF WEST AFRICA", |
| 2 | Charles C. Nweke, Donatus Chukwugozie Nwoye. Jude I. Onebunne, Stephen C. Okeke. (2018, July), "A Reconstruction of African Political Culture in the Purview of Fulani Herdsmen Operation in Nigeria", , 24th International Society for African Philosophy and Studies (ISAPS) Conference |
| 3 | Charles C. Nweke. (2016, October), "National Integration in Contemporary Nigeria", , 34th Annual Meeting of the Association of Third World Studies |
| 4 | Charles C. Nweke, Donatus Chukwugozie Nwoye. (2016, August), "The Politics of Marginalization and Inclusion: Africa’s Albatross", , 22nd International Society for African Philosophy and Studies (ISAPS) Conference |
| 5 | Charles C. Nweke, Donatus Chukwugozie Nwoye. (2015, June), "A Philosophical Investigation into African Values: Towards Ameliorating the African Predicament", , Annual International Conference of Faculty of Arts |
| 6 | Charles C. Nweke. (2015, September), "African Philosophy on the Match to Universality", , 1st Biennial African Philosophy Conference |
| 7 | Charles C. Nweke. (2015, November), "African Cultural Values and the Global Development Trend", , 33rd Annual Meeting of Association of Third World Studies, |
| 8 | Charles C. Nweke, Jude I. Onebunne. (2014, October), "Nigerian Democracy, Leadership and Nation Building: A Philosophical Perspective", , 2nd Annual Conference of Association of Third World Studies |
| 9 | Charles C. Nweke, Donatus Chukwugozie Nwoye. (2013, November), "Moderate Humanism: A Model for the Preservation of Nature", , Collaborative International Conference of African Environmental Ethics and Values Research Group |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Charles C. Nweke. "Qualitative Method of Research", (Research Work, 2016 October) UNIZIK, AWKA |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Martin Luther King Jr's Theory of Nonviolence and Insecurity in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Ugwu, Charles Chinekwu(2017086011P) |
| 2 | "Robert Nozick Entitlement Theory of Justice and Social Justice in Nigeria Pension Fund Administration" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by Enemuoh, John Paul (20170870P) |
| 3 | "Creative Becoming in Alfred North Whitehead's Process Metaphysics: A Critique" (2018). Completed Masters project by Ezeani, Cyril Chibuzo (2015086055F) |
| 4 | "Political Order in the Philosophy of Francis Fukuyama: An Appraisal" (2021). Completed Masters project by Okeke, Stephen Chibuikem (2017086012F) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "SIST Journal of Religion and Humanities" (March, 2021) |
| 2 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy" (March, 2019) |
| 3 | Editor, "Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy" (June, 2019) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy" (September, 2021) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Kwasi Wiredu's Consensual Democracy and one-party politics in Africa. South African Journal of Philosophy" (January, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate External Examination" (January, 2020 to January, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Undergraduate External Examination" (June, 2021). Ongoing External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Undergraduate External Examination" (August, 2021). Ongoing External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Project/Fund Raising Committee" (May, 2021) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Faculty of Arts Space and Room Allocation" (May, 2021) |
| 3 | Chairman, "Departmental scholarship Committee" (October, 2020) |
| 4 | LG Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 5 | Member, "Staff Welfare Club/Resources" (December, 2019) |
| 6 | Finance Officer, "St. Joseph the worker Chaplaincy, Awka" (July, 2018) |
| 7 | Chairman, "Faculty of Arts Innovation and Research Committee" (June, 2018 to August, 2020) |
| 8 | Special Marshal, "Federal Road Safety Corps" (August, 2014) |
| 9 | Member, "National Unity and Peace Corps" (February, 2011) |
| 10 | Member, "Department of Philosophy Sponsorship and Mobilization Sub-Committee" (July, 2011 to November, 2011) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Rotary International" - 11573808 (member since 2022), https://www.rotary.org/en |
| 2 | Full Member, "Association of Philosophy Professionals of Nigeria" - 5399 2570 5805 8884 (member since 2021), https://www.appon.org.ng/ |
| 3 | Fellow Member, "Association for Promotion of African Studies" - 5399 2570 5805 8884 (member since 2018), https://www.apas.africa/news.php |
| 4 | Full Member, "African Philosophy Society" - 5399 2570 5805 8884 (member since 2016), https://africanphilosophysociety.org/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "International Society for African Philosophy and Studies" - 1-800-000 0000 (member since 2015), https://isapss.com/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "West African Research Association" - 5399 2570 5805 8884 (member since 2014), https://www.westafricanresearchassociation.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "4th Biennial African Philosophy World Conference", (African Philosophy Society), 12th October, 2021 to 14th October, 2021; Zoom |
| 2 | "Intercultural Philosophy and the Culture of Peace in Africa", (Association of Professional Philosophers of Nigeria), 27th September, 2021 to 29th September, 2021; University of Benin |
| 3 | "Third Biennia African Philosophy Conference", (African Philosophy Society), 28th October, 2019 to 30th October, 2019; University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies, College of Humanities |
| 4 | "24th Annual Conference", (International Society for African Philosophy and Studies), 25th July, 2018 to 26th July, 2018; University of Cape Coast, Ghana |
| 5 | "34th Annual Meeting Of The Association Of Third World Studies", (Association of Third World Studies), 20th November, 2016 to 22nd November, 2016; Indiana University, Southeast , USA |
| 6 | "33rd Annual Meeting Of Association Of Third World Studies", (Association of Third World Studies), 22nd November, 2015 to 24th November, 2015; Quito, Ecuador |
| 7 | "1st Biennial African Philosophy Conference", (World Society of African Philosophy), 9th September, 2015 to 11th September, 2015; University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 8 | "13th Annual International Conference Of Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi AzikiweUniversity, Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi AzikiweUniversity, Awka), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; Nnamdi AzikiweUniversity, Awka |
| 9 | "2nd Annual Conference Of Association Of Third World Studies", (Association of Third World Studies), 16th October, 2014 to 18th October, 2014; Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado, USA |
| 10 | "20th Annual Conference Of International Society For African Philosophy And Studies (ISAPS)", (International Society for African Philosophy and Studies (ISAPS)), 30th May, 2014 to 31st May, 2014; University of Forte Hare, South Africa |