PLS1502 (Introduction to African Philosophy) The only Exam and Study Pack you
need! (2023).
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,SECTION A: DEFINING AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY (Questions 1-30)
Question 1
Why is it important to think philosophically about discourse in African
philosophy?
A) Since philosophy means "love of wisdom," it shows why academics choose
their disciplines
B) By engaging in philosophical investigation, we will understand "geo-ethno-
technical" factors specific to philosophy
C) Philosophy enables ideas to be reviewed for bias and validates their critique
D) When reading philosophy papers, we should only read without evaluating
claims
Answer: C
Rationale: Thinking philosophically allows critical evaluation of ideas in African
philosophy, helping to identify biases and validate critiques. Options A and B are
too narrow, and option D opposes critical thinking which is central to philosophy .
Question 2
, The term "Africa" as a geographical and philosophical category is controversial
because:
A) Africa is a unified country with one culture
B) The continent has no historical significance
C) Some scholars include only sub-Saharan Africa while others include African-
descended peoples globally
D) African philosophy only exists in written form
Answer: C
Rationale: The definition of "Africa" in African philosophy is contested. Some
scholars limit it to the continent, while others include African-descended peoples
such as African Americans and Afro-Caribbeans. This controversy affects what
counts as "African" philosophy .
Question 3
According to Ramose, Osuagwu defines African history of philosophy as:
A) "Mystical, call it a psychological, memorial of the ways our scholarly ancestors
thought"
need! (2023).
,
,SECTION A: DEFINING AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY (Questions 1-30)
Question 1
Why is it important to think philosophically about discourse in African
philosophy?
A) Since philosophy means "love of wisdom," it shows why academics choose
their disciplines
B) By engaging in philosophical investigation, we will understand "geo-ethno-
technical" factors specific to philosophy
C) Philosophy enables ideas to be reviewed for bias and validates their critique
D) When reading philosophy papers, we should only read without evaluating
claims
Answer: C
Rationale: Thinking philosophically allows critical evaluation of ideas in African
philosophy, helping to identify biases and validate critiques. Options A and B are
too narrow, and option D opposes critical thinking which is central to philosophy .
Question 2
, The term "Africa" as a geographical and philosophical category is controversial
because:
A) Africa is a unified country with one culture
B) The continent has no historical significance
C) Some scholars include only sub-Saharan Africa while others include African-
descended peoples globally
D) African philosophy only exists in written form
Answer: C
Rationale: The definition of "Africa" in African philosophy is contested. Some
scholars limit it to the continent, while others include African-descended peoples
such as African Americans and Afro-Caribbeans. This controversy affects what
counts as "African" philosophy .
Question 3
According to Ramose, Osuagwu defines African history of philosophy as:
A) "Mystical, call it a psychological, memorial of the ways our scholarly ancestors
thought"
