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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2024
PLS1502
Introduction to African Philosophy
100 Marks
Duration 4 Hours
First examiners: Ms. G. Ndlazi Second examiner: Dr E Mkhwanazi
Ms. T Modiselle
Mr. M Lepuru
Mr. F Mokasi
Ms. S Ndlovu
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This paper consists of seven (7) pages.
Particular instructions for this examination question paper:
1. This is a “take home” open book examination. You have 4 hours to complete it.
2. This examination covers one (1) section.
3. The Question Paper (QP) comprises of 4 topics/questions. Write any TWO (2) questions of your
choice.
4. Each essay should be between 700 - 1000 words in length.
5. Write/type your name, student number and the module code on your examination script. Also
number your answers correctly.
6. Do not copy work from other students else.
7. Provide appropriate references using the Harvard Method.
8. If possible, please type your examination.
Your examination script should be uploaded in PDF format.
9. Your examination script should be uploaded within the allocated time, on the myExams Tool
(Course: PLS1502-24-EX06 (unisa.ac.za)). Please submit one version of your script and
ensure that your script comprises of just one document.
10. Take a screenshot of your confirmation of submission as evidence of your submission.
11. This module is invigilated via the Invigilator App, and you must follow the instructions pertaining
to the Invigilator App.
12. An Honesty Declaration should be submitted with this “take home” examination.
13. All Examination rules apply.
Additional student instructions (from the University):
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file on the official myExams platform
(answer scripts must not be password protected or uploaded as "read-only" files). The university
only marks one submission received from a student. Priority is granted to scripts received via the
myExams platform.
2. NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and also to
ensure that the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
Please ensure you adhere to the instructions on page 1.
Choose TWO questions and answer in Essay Format
1. Osuagwu identifies four factors which he argues characterize Africanity in African Philosophy.
Discuss these four factors identified by Osuagwu and argue whether these factors are unique
to African Philosophy when compared to other philosophies. [50 marks]
OR
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2. Compare and contrast Mazrui’s “classes of Africans” and Osuagwu's factors that determine
Africanity of African Philosophy. Which of the two accounts is most plausible for you? Argue
in support of your answer. [50 marks]
OR
3. Critically discuss the notion of personhood in African culture in light of Gyekye’s moderate
communitarianism and Menkiti’s radical communitarianism. In your discussion indicate which
version of communitarianism is suitable for contemporary South Africa and why? [50 marks]
OR
4. Compare and contrast Francophone African Philosophy and Anglophone African Philosophy
and critically discuss the significance of philosophical debates in relation to approaches to
classification of African philosophy. [50 marks]
[100] marks
(50) + (50) = [100] Total marks
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