ADEGBOYEGA Oyekunle Oluwayemisi
Address: Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Phone Number: +234-804831700, +234-8056167194
Social Media Addresses: oyekunle2006@yahoo.com, kunle3966@gmail.com
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Biography:
Dr. Oyekunle Oluwayemisi Adegboyega is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. He joined the University, (Ogun State University now Olabisi Onabanjo University) as a Graduate Assistant on 1stOctober, 1996 and rose to the academic rank of a Senior Lecturer.
He obtained Doctorate Degree, Philosophy in 2009, Master Degree, Philosophy 1998 (both from the University of Ibadan) and Bachelor of Arts Degree in philosophy from Ogun State University, now Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria in 1995.
Dr. O.O. Adegboyega research focus is in the areas of Socio-Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Human Nature and Metaphysics and has written many papers in these areas. More importantly is his work on Political Corruption and the Crisis of Public Morality in Nigeria.
He is a member of Nigeria Philosophical Association and America Philosophical Association. He has attended and presented papers at both Local and International Conferences. He is currently researching on, the role of philosophy in the development of philosophical ideas.
He was born on 3rdSeptember, 1966. He is married with three (3) children, ages 20years, 16years and 12years respectively.
Dr. Adegboyega has held and is holding many administrative positions among which are:
a. Level Adviser/ Result computation officer, 1996/1997 (200L), 1997/1998 (300L).
b. Departmental Librarian, 1996/1997, 1997/1998
c. Departmental Examination Officer, 1998/1999, 1999/2000, 2000/2001
d. Departmental Coordinator, B.A. (Philosophy) Sandwich Degree Programmes 2001/2002, 2002/2003, 2003/2004.
e. Students’ Staff Adviser, 1997-2001/ 2015/2016 Session
f. Member, Faculty of Arts Yoruba Folklore Seminar Committee 2002-
2006
g. Level Adviser/ Result computation officer, 2004/2005 (200L), 2005/2006 (300l) 2006//2007 (400L)
h. Cognate Member, Faculty of Arts Representative on Faculty of Education Board 2004/2005 to 2006/2007 Academic Session.
i. Member, Faculty of Arts Committee on ICTC 2005/2006
j. Departmental Course Coordinator, GNS 104 Programme (Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking), 2005/2006 to 2007/2008
k. Chairman, Departmental Seminar Series Committee, 2007 to 2009
l. Faculty of Arts Coordinator, General Studies Programme, 2008 to 2010
m. Member GNS Review Committee, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, 2009.
n. Faculty of Arts Coordinator, Centre for Sandwich Programmes, (now Centre for Continuing Education) 2009 to 2013.
o. Chairman, Committee on the Investigation of Fake Notification of Result, Centre for Sandwich Programmes (CESAP) now Centre for Continuing Education (CECED), Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, 2010-2011.
p. Member, Student Disciplinary Committee, Centre for Sandwich Programmes (CESAP) now Centre for Continuing Education (CECED),Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, 2010-2012.
q. Level Adviser 2009/2010 (100L), 2010/2011 (200L), 2011/2012 (300L),2012/2013 (400L).
r. Member, Departmental Board of Philosophy Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Accreditation Committee, 2009
s. Member, Departmental Board, Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State 1996 to date.
t. Member Faculty Board of Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, 1996 to date.
u. Chairman, Departmental Publication Committee, Lagos State University, Ojo, 2014 to 2015
v. Cognate Member, Faculty of Arts Representative on Faculty of Education Board
2015/2016 Academic Session.
w. Secretary, Faculty of Arts Investigation Committee on Result infraction in the Department of Performing Arts, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, June, 2016.
Dr. Oyekunle Adegboyega is currently the Editor in Chief, Journal of Philosophy and Development, Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Olabisi Onabanjo University Philosophy Students’ Staff Adviser and the Chairman, Faculty of Arts Finance Committee. He is a member of a Non-Governmental political pressure group in Nigeria named, ACT-NOW Dr Oyekunle O. Adegboyega is also a member of the Governing Council, Pakoto Junior High School, (a Public Secondary School) Pakoto, Ifo, Ogun State and Chairman, Governing Council, Golden Grace International Schools, (a private Secondary School), Abeokuta, Ogun State. He enjoy singing and reading of Ewi (Yoruba traditional poems)
Department: Philosophy
Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
Current Position: Senior Lecturer
Research Interest: Socio-Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Human Nature and Metaphysics
Institutions Attended:
(a) PhD (Degree) in Philosophy, University of Ibadan. Nigeria.
(b) M.A. (Degree) in Philosophy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
(c) B. A. (Degree) in Philosophy, Ogun State University (Now Olabisi Onabanjo University) Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Membership of Professional Bodies:
Nigeria Philosophical Association and American Philosophical Association
Awards Received:
1. National Association of Philosophy Students (NAPS) Adviser of the Year 2016, An Award Presented by National Association of Philosophy Students, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.
2. Merit Award of Academic Excellence, 2010, An Award Presented by The National Association of Mass communication Students, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
Courses Taught:
Under graduate Level:
HARMATTAN SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title No of Units Status of Course
PHL 103 Introduction to Logic 3 Compulsory
PHL 209 Theories of Human Nature 3 Elective
PHL 309 Philosophy of Mind 3 Compulsory
PHL 401 Advance Metaphysics 3 Compulsory
PHL 415 Logical Positivism 3 Elective
RAIN SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title No of Units Status of Course
PHL110 Introduction to Political Theories 3 Elective
PHL 212 Medieval Philosophy 3 Compulsory
PHL 308 Aesthetics 3 Compulsory
PHL 426 Philosophy of History 3 Elective
GNS 104 Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking 2 (Compulsory for all
Undergraduate Students in the University)
Postgraduate Level
HARMATTAN SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title No of Units Status of Course
PHL 870 Medieval Political Philosophy 3 Elective
RAIN SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title No of Units Status of Course
PHL 814 Advance Theories of Human
Nature 3 Elective
Research Conducted:
1. Readings in Socio-Political Philosophy Volume I(2015, A Book Project)
This book is introductory in nature. It attempt to provide students and researchers a handy text that covers critical issues on the meaning, nature and subject matter of Socio-Political Philosophy, various questions that are usually asked in Political Philosophy and some political theories.
2. Machiavellian Politics and The Crisis of Public Morality in Nigeria (2016, A Book Project)
The book would serve as a guide in political practice and also introduce students of politics and the political elites to the negative implication that the gradual erosion of public morality is exerting on the contemporary Nigeria society. It suggests genuine Participatory Democracy and practical pursuit of moral norms as a solution to political corruption in Nigeria.
Publications:
(i) Thesis/Dissertation: Two (2)
(1) Adegboyega O.O, “Machiavellianism, Politics and the crises of public morality” –A PhD
Thesis submitted to the Department of Philosophy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2009
(2) Adegboyega O.O, “The Justification for knowledge as a criterion for leadership” -An M.A. Dissertation Submitted to the Department of Philosophy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1998
(ii) . Books: 3 (Three)
1. Fadahunsi Ayo and Adegboyega O.Oyekunle (Eds.) (2010) Introduction to Philosophy and
Critical Thinking, Directorate of General Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University: Ago-Iwoye
2. Adegboyega O. Oyekunle (Ed.) (2015) Socio- Political Philosophy: An Introduction,
Julisco Press: Ibadan, Nigeria.
3. Adegboyega O. Oyekunle (2016) Machiavellian Politics and the Crisis of Public Morality in
Nigeria,Julisco Press, Ibadan.
(iii). Journal Articles: 17(Seventeen)
4. Adegboyega O.O, (2005): “Francis Bacon’s philosophy as an instrument of change,” in Journal Of Philosophy of Nature, Department of Classics and Philosophy, University of Cape Coast Ghana, Vol. 2, Pp.149-169.
5. Adegboyega O.O, (2006): “Morality: an instrument for stability and national development”, In Humanities Today, A Journal of The Faculty of Education and Humanities, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State Nigeria, Issue2, April, Pp.131-142.
6. Adegboyega O.O, (2007): “Capital punishment: meaning, nature, purpose and problems” In Journal of Philosophy and Development, A Journal of the Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. Vol. 9 Nos. 1&2, Pp79-92
7. Adegboyega O.O, (2008) “The art of healing in traditional Yoruba society and the contemporary religious sects,” In Orisun: Journal of Religion and Human Values, Department of Religious Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, Vol.6&7, Pp133- 148.
8. Adegboyega O.O, (2010): “Politics and the Nigerian nation” In International Journal of Advance Legal Studies and Governance,(IJALSG), Vol.1 No1,International Centre for Integrated Research, University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria. Pp 54-71
9. Adegboyega O.O, (April, 2010): “A consideration of ethics in Nigerian politics” In International Journal of Philosophy and Religion, Blackwell Academic Journals, Lagos, Nigeria. Pp.95-101
10. Adegboyega O. O, (December. 2010): “Machiavellian politics and the idea of public morality In Nigeria” In International Journal of Multi-disciplinary Research Vol. III, Nos. 1&2 Journal of the Postgraduate School, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. Pp.34-47
11. Adegboyega O.O, (September, 2011): “Knowledge as a quality of political leadership” In Flash, Journal of Philosophy& Religion Vol. 5,No1 Department of Philosophy, Ebonyi State University, Ebonyi, Nigeria,Pp1-7
12. Adegboyega O.O, (2011/2012) “Structuring the political society on the principle of justice: an examination of John Rawls principle” In Journal of Philosophy and Development, Vol. 12, Nos. 1&2 Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. Pp. 2-12
13. Adegboyega O.O, (2012): “The role of culture in the development of philosophical ideas”, In Journal of Philosophy of Nature, Department of Classics and Philosophy University of Cape Coast Ghana, Vol. 8 No. 1&2, Pp. 12-24.
14. Adegboyega O.O, (July, 2012): “The dearth of public morality in Nigeria” In International Journal of Arts and Culture in Society, a Journal of Pan-African Books Company, Accra, Ghana, Pp. 1-8
15. Adegboyega O.O, (September, 2012): “The acquisition and retention of political power: an examination of Niccolo Machivelli’s view In Flash, Journal of Philosophy & Religion Vol. 6, No.1Department of Philosophy, Ebonyi State University, Ebonyi, Nigeria, Pp.31-48
16. Adegboyega O.O, (2015) “The empiricist criteria of meaning and the problem of translation” In Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, Vol 5, No 14 International Institute for Science, Technology and Education: New York City, USA, ISSN 2224-5766, Pp 62-69
17. Adegboyega O.O, (July, 2015) “Niccolo Machiavelli: The Prince and the logic of its existence In SAPENTIA Journal of Philosophy, Vol.5. Department of Philosophy University of Uyo, Nigeria. Pp. 107- 123.
18. Adegboyega O.O, (2015) “Democracy and national development in Nigeria” In Journal of Philosophy Culture and Religion, The International Institute for Science, Technology and Education: New York City, USA ISSN 2422-8443, Pp.1-8
19. Adegboyega O.O, (Nov, 2015) “Political corruption, public immorality and the and the future of Nigerian politics” In International Law ResearchVol 4.No 1, a Journal of the Canadian Centre of Science and Education: Toronto, Canada. Pp. 178-188
20. Adegboyega O. Oyekunle (July, 2016) “Indigenous knowledge and the creation of an ideal human society: The Yoruba example” In LASU Journal of Humanities,Vl.10, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria. Pp. 259-275
(iv). Papers Accepted for Publication (With Letters of Acceptance): 2 (Two)
21. Adegboyega O. Oyekunle. (2016)“The metaphysical and epistemological status of Ifa corpus” International Journal of History and Philosophical Research (IJHPR) European Centre for Research Training and Development, United Kingdom. Paper ID: IJ.History-PR -132.
22. Adegboyega O. Oyekunle. (2016)“Philosophical Issues in Yoruba proverbs” International Journal of History and Philosophical Research (IJHPR) European Centre for Research Training and Development, United Kingdom. Paper ID: IJASCT-PR -164.
(v). Contributions to books: 7(Seven)
23. Adegboyega O.O, (1999): “On The concept of justice” In O.A Balogun and M. I, Olaolu Eds.) Issues in Philosophy of Law, Ibadan: Ben-El Books, Pp.63-81
24. Adegboyega O.O, (2001) “Moral issues in economic inequality and poverty” In E. Oduwole andM. I Olaolu (Eds.) Fundamental Theories and Issues in Ethics Ibadan: Ben-El Books, Pp.86 -199
25. Adegboyega O.O, (2005): “Value and the concept of conduct, act and the good”In Jeje O. Kolawole, Adegboyega O. Oyekunle and Adefarasin Victor (eds.) Axiology: A General Introduction Lagos: Prime Communications, Pp. 72-79
26. Adegboyega O.O, (2010) “Fallacies” In Fadahunsi Ayo and Adegboyega O. Oyekunle (eds.) Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking, A Publication of The Directorate of General Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Pp. 63-92
27. Adegboyega O.O, (2013) “ The idea of public morality” In Ali S. Ade (Ed.)Philosophical Problems: Issues, Concepts and Alternatives Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye Nigeria Pp. 224- 236
28. Adegboyega O.O (2015) “The idea of political philosophy” In Readings in Socio-Political Philosophy,Vl.1 Ibadan, Julisco Nig. Ltd. Press, Pp.2-25
29. Adegboyega O.O (2015) “An examination of Plato and Aristotle’s political Philosophy” In Readings in Socio-Political Philosophy, Vl.1. Ibadan, Julisco Nig. Ltd. Press, Pp. 27-53
Conferences Attended:
1. Adegboyega O.O, “The scientific status of Ifa in Yoruba traditional thought System.” A
paper presented at the 3rd Faculty of Arts Yoruba folklore seminar, Olabisi Onabanjo
University Ago- Iwoye, Nigeria October7th- 9th, 1998.
2. Adegboyega O.O. “An ethical examination of political instability in Africa.”A paper
presented at the International Conference on philosophy and development in the next
millennium, Olabisi Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria, August, 10th-12th
1999.
3. Adegboyega O.O, An international conference on Philosophy and Praxis in Africa, organized by Nigeria Philosophical Association, University of Benin on May 20th -21st, 2004.
4. Adegboyega O.O. “Morality and the quest for stability national development in Africa: The Nigeria experience.”. A paper presented at the Sub-Regional conference on philosophy and governance, University of Cape Coast, Ghana on March 22nd – 24th, 2005.
5. Adegboyega O.O, “The Epistemological and metaphysical relevance of Ifacorpus” Departmental seminar series, Department of Philosophy Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, February, 17th, 2005.
6. Adegboyega O.O. “Role of Psychology& Logic in Auditing and Crime (Fraud) Detection” A Paper Presented at the 4th Conference of the Auditors-General for Local Governments in the Federation (South-West Forum)December, 18th -21st, 2012.
7. Adegboyega O.O “Democracy and national development in Nigeria” A paper Presented at the 4th International Toyin Falola Annual Conference, Durban, S/A, July 3rd -5th, 2014.
8. Adegboyega O.O, “Amalgamation and the crisis of democracy in Nigeria” a Paper presented at The Biennal Conference of the Nigeria Philosophical Association, University of Lagos, October 15-17, 2014.
9. Adegboyega O.O, “Indigenous knowledge and the realization of traditional political philosopher’s purpose of creating ideal human society: the Yoruba experience” A paper presented at The First Joint International Conference on Humanities and the Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) in Africa and Africa’s Diaspora, organized by Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Nigeria and African Studies Institute, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA.