TUTORIAL AND ESSAY QUESTIONS
1.
The idea of the "compulsive originality" of Greek Philosophy is a myth that
overlooks the historical developments and antecedents of Greek (ancient Western)
Philosophy.
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2.
Discuss the above statements in the light of your understanding
of the
nature and meaning of Philosophy.
The idea of African Philosophy cannot be separated from ethno-philosophy by
contrast to Western Philosophy.
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Carefully comment on the above, bringing out the similarities and
differences between
ethno-philosophy, African philosophy and philosophic sagacity.
3.
Comment carefully on the concepts of cause, effect and chance in an African
philosophical system.
4.
Undertake a philosophical critique of Mbiti's concept of time and history in
African philosophy.
5.
What are the problems of cross-cultural understanding? To what extent can they
be responsible for the way we understand our society as well as other societies.
6.
Discuss carefully the similarities and differences in Yoruba concept of body, mind
and soul and the Western body-mind problem.
7.
Discuss the philosophy of Negritude within the African context and its
relationship to the philosophy of Marcus Garvey in the context of the African
diaspora.
8.
The concept of causality is contextual and based on the epistemic circumstances
of the society. Discuss.
9.
Discuss the concepts of life, death and afterlife in the philosophical thoughts of an
African society and a Caribbean society.
Language, Culture and religion are ingredients for the development of philosophy and
science in society. Discuss.
Course Outline, Essay & Tutorial Questions, and Reading Lists for PH26B (Introduction to African Philosophy II) - Lecturer, Mr. Paschal Mmere
Semester II : 2004-2005 Academic Year. Department of Language, Linguistics & Philosophy - FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & EDUCATION