THE PHILOSOPHY OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: A CRITICAL EXPLORATION

Dr. Obinna Victor Obiagwu; Dr. Donatus Uzoma Okwara; Dr. Samuel Ugochukwu Obasi; Uche  Obinna-Obiagwu

Dr. Obinna Victor Obiagwu
Dr. Donatus Uzoma Okwara
Dr. Samuel Ugochukwu Obasi
Uche Obinna-Obiagwu

Keywords: Growth, Development, Ethics, Human Progress, Sustainability.

Abstract

This paper delves into the philosophical underpinnings of growth and development, probing the ethical principles that inform progress and the complex interplay between individual agency and collective advancement. Drawing from historical traditions, classical thought, and modern theoretical perspectives, it explores core themes such as sustainability, technological impact, globalization, and moral responsibility. The aim is to construct a coherent philosophical outlook that elucidates the nature of development and its implications for human well-being.