Unit 1

TRUE or FALSE. African philosophy challenges the domination of Western and Eurocentric forms of knowledge

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE. African philosophy emphasises the notions of ubuntu and individuality

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE. Indigenous African knowledge systems challenge the domination of Chinese forms of knowledge

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE. Indigenous African knowledge systems are unique to a particular African culture and society

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE. An African philosophy of education would be directed at establishing an African identity in education

• True

• False

Which African philosopher was associated with the pure philosophy?

• Kwasi Wiredu

• Frantz Fanon

• Julius Nyerere

• Amilcar Cabral

Which question would the African philosopher, Leopold Sedar Senghor be concerned with?

• How can I contribute to my community?

• How can I challenge hegemonic power structures?

• How can I improve this statement scientifically?

• What is the meaning of my personal life?

Which of the following relations are important in African communal life?

• power relation in society

• Individual relations with the community

• Scientific relations

• Spiritual relations

Which of the following is a characteristic of ubuntu?

• It stresses the individual's needs

• It relates to human happiness and well-being

• It emphasises material or financial well-being

• It accentuates the development of individuals