Pauleson

Pauleson A. Utsu is a Ghanaian philosopher and academic. His research spans development, ethics, religion, and social issues in Africa.

📚 Notable Publications & Contributions

• The Heideggerian Philosophy of Death: A Critical Appraisal — A philosophical critique engaging Martin Heidegger's ideas on death, arguing for a relational perspective ([PhilArchive][2]).

• Religious Functionalism: An Influential Tool for Harnessing Corruption in Ghana — Published November 2021, this paper explores how religious values across Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religion can help combat corruption in Ghana ([ResearchGate][3]).

• Other studies include analyses of teenage pregnancy and sexual silence in Ghana, as well as billboard advertising and racial perception ([nrumah.academia.edu][1]).

Major Work: Africa’s Underdevelopment: Who to Blame?

In his 2020 book, Utsu investigates the roots of Africa’s persistent underdevelopment. He explores both external forces—such as colonialism, slavery, and neo-colonialism—and internal challenges like poor leadership, corruption, and weak democratic institutions. The book offers recommendations aimed at fostering sustainable growth ([nrumah.academia.edu][1]).

Pauleson A. Utsu is an emerging Ghanaian philosopher deeply engaged in exploring how religious ethics, political structures, and social dynamics influence development and moral behavior in Africa.