African Philosophy

Question 1

Ethnic Philosophy

Answer 1

consists of religious & moral beliefs of Africa
Complex because big continent with a lot of diversity.
View of life & criticise own traditions - Is holistic

Question 2

Sage (Wisdom)

Answer 2

focus on the wise & far-sighted - think critically

challenge authority of community’s decisions

Question 3

Political

Answer 3

must be African

Different from capitalist, socialist or communist.

Question 4

Pure philosophy

Answer 4

Empiricism
Critical Rationalism
Existentialism

Question 5

Proponents of African Philosophy

Answer 5

Franz Fanon

Peter Bodunrin

Question 6

Main Ideas of African Philosophy

Answer 6

Oral Tradition
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Anti-colonialism
Cosmos
Deity
Community
Ubuntu
Humanness

Question 7

Advantages of African Philosophy

Answer 7

Promotes African identity
Considers tradition important
Builds Communities
Helps us to appreciate mystery
Encourages us to be more humble

Question 8

Disadvantages of African Philosophy

Answer 8

Does not challenge power structures
Does not encourage critical thinking
Doesn't accept women as equal to men
It tends to ignore needs of individual person
Tolerates cruel superstitious practices

Question 9

The Divisions of African Philosophy

Answer 9

Ethnic Philosophy
Sage Philosophy
Political Philosophy
Pure Philosophy

Question 10

Forms of Socialism that were based on traditional African social & political communalism

Answer 10

Zambian Humanism
Scientific Socialism
Black Consciousness

Question 11

Ubuntuism

Answer 11

related to happiness

avoid materialism of west

human self only exists in relationships with others

caring, sharing, forgiveness & reconciliation

live in peace regardless of differences