ABSTRACT

The aim of this essay is to explain how philosophy can be applied to Nigeria's stable democracy. In this view, philosophy is a sort of intellectual pastime that philosophers engage in through the application of abstract theories. If this is true, the philosopher's work cannot advance social or national development, nor can their philosophy aid in the formation of a nation. The analytic school of philosophy, which limits philosophy to word analysis and clarification, must be held responsible for contributing to this misunderstanding of philosophy. Philosophy has played a significant role in the formation of Western society's institutions throughout the history of ideas. Philosophy has played a significant role in influencing people's perspectives on life and society. Philosophy is relevant to a democratic society in a number of ways. According to Sartre, Marxism is the prevailing philosophy of our day and has real-world implications everywhere. In light of the aforementioned, it is possible to reject as false the dualism between theory and practice between philosophy and real life, as philosophy has always had an impact on the latter. In light of the foregoing, we examine in this article the value of philosophy for Nigeria's democratic consolidation and upkeep. If the myriad issues pertaining to the growth of democracy in Nigeria are not addressed within a philosophical framework, the future of Nigerian democracy may be jeopardized.