Tutorial letter 202/1/2019 Introduction to African Philosophy PLS1502 With correct answer

Answers to Assignment 3 The answers to the questions below are underlined. 1 Choose the correct answer. What is the name of this module? 1 Introduction to Western philosophy 2 Introduction to African philosophy 3 Australasian philosophy 4 African Philosophy 2 Which Discipline at Unisa offers the module? 1 Philosophy Discipline 2 Theological Ethics Discipline 3 History Discipline PLS1502/202/1/2019 5 4 Practical Theology Discipline 3 The term ‘Africa’ in this module is deconstructed as it describes the following: 1 The landscape of the African continent 2 Climatic conditions of the continent 3 The cultural life of the people of the continent 4 The mineral resources of the people of the continent 4 In the Study guide it is stated that the question, ‘Can there be an African philosophy?’ is an ontological, rather than an empirical question. This statement implies that: 1 The questioner is affirming the existence of African philosophy 2 The questioner doubts if Africans have a rational capacity to do philosophy 3 The questioner prefers the study of Ontology to African philosophy 4 The questioner is proposing the destruction of African philosophy 5 The two African philosophers in this module who argue that the question of whether African philosophy exists or not, is an ontological rather than an empirical question, are: 1 Ramose and Imbo 2 Gyekye and Bewaji 3 Biakolo and Oruka 4 None of the above 6 How many factors does Osuagwu identify for consideration in the definition of an African philosopher? 1 Six PLS1502/202/1/2019 6 2 Five