Exam (elaborations)
Pdu3701 exam preparation
- Institution
- University Of South Africa
Pdu3701 exam preparation. 100% CORRECT questions, answers, workings and explanations. for assistance.
[Show more]
Content preview
lOMoARcPSD|12120065PDU EXAM Revision - Pdu3701 exam preparation
Philosophy of Education (University of South Africa)
StuDocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
Downloaded by Mabaso Blessing (blessingmabaso.mb@gmail.com)
, lOMoARcPSD|12120065
PDU EXAM REVISION
Good Evening Students
Below is feedback on Activity 1: Chapter 1
Activity 1: African Philosophy
Question 1
1.1) Explain using a paragraph why African philosophy has struggled to
establish an identity that is peculiarly African.
African Philosophy has struggled to establish an identity that is peculiarly African. This is largely due
to the fact that Western, or Eurocentric, ways of thinking enslaved the African mind during the
colonial as well as the post-colonial eras. However, African Philosophy in the 21st century is
increasingly making its presence felt in all spheres of life on the African continent, including
education.
1.2) Name and explain each distinctive course which African philosophy finds itself in.
African Philosophy finds expression in four distinctive discourses:
• Ethnic philosophy can be defined as the philosophy of Africa. It is distinctive, and consists of the
religious and moral beliefs of the continent of Africa. Given the vastness of this continent and the
diversity of the peoples of Africa, this philosophy should not be viewed simplistically. It encompasses
the African people9s view of life and Africa9s ability to criticise its own traditions. Essentially, the
philosophy of Africa looks at the whole experience of human beings (in other words, the philosophy of
Africa is holistic).
• Sage, or wisdom, philosophy focuses on those individuals in society who are known to be wise
and far-sighted and who can think critically. These are the people whose views challenge the
authority of the community9s decision. In the Western tradition of wisdom, historically, these people
have been social critics and innovators.
• Africa9s political philosophy is unique. Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Amilcar Cabral,
Le?opold Se?dar Senghor and Frantz Fanon are regarded as the main representatives ofAfrican
political philosophy.The assumption underlying this philosophy is that it must be a peculiarly African
political philosophy, different from capitalist, socialist or communist political philosophies.
• Pure philosophy is the work of African philosophers in the areas of Empiricism, Critical Rationalism
and Existentialism. Kwasi Wiredu, Peter Bodunrin, Henry Odera Oruka, Kwame Anthony Appiah and
Paulin Hountondji represent this type of philosophy.
1.3) Who has dominated the history of Africa?
Much of the history of Africa has been dominated by colonial occupation. Colonialism in Africa
provided the framework for the organised subjugation of the cultural, scientific and economic life of
many on the African continent. This subjugation ignored indigenous African knowledge systems and
impacted on African peoples9 way of seeing life and their way of being. In fact, to all intents and
purposes the African identity became an inverted mirror of Western identity
.
1.4) African written philosophy goes back to which time?
African written philosophy goes back to the time of the pharaohs
1.5) Name 3 Various forms of Socialism based on traditional African social and political
communalism which were formed.
Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, with his idea of ujamaa; Kenneth Kaunda9s ideas of Zambian humanism;
Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana; Se?kou Toure? of Guinea, who put forward the idea of scientific
socialism; Le?opold Se?dar Senghor of Senegal and the concept of Negritude; and Steve Biko with
his ideas on Black Consciousness.
Downloaded by Mabaso Blessing (blessingmabaso.mb@gmail.com)
, lOMoARcPSD|12120065
1.6) Why was there a need to call for African
Renaissance?
In reaction to the colonisation and subjugation of Africa, numerous attempts were made to reassert
distinctively African ways of thinking and of relating to the world. More recently, this was expressed in
the call for an African Renaissance. The call for an African Renaissance has been present in the
period, spanning nearly four decades, of African post-independence. The process of decolonisation
that unfolded during this period saw Africa assert its right to define itself within its own African
context. The Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong9o claimed this process was about people9s struggle to
claim their own space, and their right to name the world for themselves rather than it being named
through the colour- tinted glasses of Europeans (Wa Thiong9o, 1993).
Chapter 1: Activity 1.1
Question 1
1.1) Write a paragraph on central idea in African traditional thought.
The central ethical idea in traditional African thought is ubuntu. The idea of ubuntu is related to
human happiness and well-being. Ubuntu is usually translated into English as 8humanity9. A fuller
meaning of the word ubuntu can be found in the Nguni expression Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. This
means: A human being is a human being through other human beings. In other words: 8I am because
you are.9
1.2) What does Ubuntu reject?
Ubuntu rejects the materialism of the Western world.
1.3) What does Ubuntu 'RECOGNISE'?
Ubuntu recognises that a person exists and develops only in relationships with other
persons.
1.4) List 5 African examples of
ubuntu.
Sharing
compassion
Generosity
Kindness
Benevolence
Courtesy
Respect,
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Question 2
2.1) Write a paragraph on Joe Teffo- (A south African philosopher) argument that ubuntu
serves as.
South African philosopher Joe Teffo argues that ubuntu serves as a cohesive moral value in the face
of adversity. Although the policy of apartheid greatly harmed the overwhelming majority of black
South Africans, Teffo observes that: there is no lust for revenge, no apocalyptic retribution. A
yearning for justice, yes, and for release from poverty and oppression, but no dream of themselves
becoming the persecutors, of turning the tables of apartheid on white South Africans. The ethos of
8ubuntu9 is one single gift that African philosophy can bequeath on other philosophies of the world.
(Teffo, 2000: 45)
2.2) Moeketsi Letseka (A south African philosopher) claims that individuals who strive for and
fully embrace notion of ubuntu are driven.
a) What are these individuals driven
by?
a South African philosopher of education, claims that individuals who strive for and fully embrace the
notion of ubuntu as their goal are driven by a humanist concern for treating others with fairness.
Downloaded by Mabaso Blessing (blessingmabaso.mb@gmail.com)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through EFT, credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller LOVELY01. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R50,58. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
77254 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy summaries for 14 years now