PLS1502 ASSIGNMENT 2 – SEMESTER 1 2026
INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY
COMPLETE ESSAY – DISTINCTION GUARANTEED
Detail Information
Module Code PLS1502
Assignment 02
Semester 1 2026
, ESSAY QUESTION
"In South Africa's National Development Plan, 2030, it is stated, 'The
approach of the [National Development] plan revolves around citizens
being active in development, a capable and developmental state able
to intervene to correct our historical inequities, and strong leadership
throughout society working together to solve our problems. The plan
addresses the need to enhance the capabilities of our people so that
they can live the lives that they desire; and to develop the capabilities
of the country so that we can grow faster, draw more people into work
and raise living standards for all, but particularly the poor. This is a
plan for South Africa, requiring action, change and sacrifice from all
sectors of society' (National Planning Commission, 2012: 1). This is
one of many instances in which the South African government
promotes the notion of social cohesion and communal values. Using
Menkiti's argument that personhood is a 'becoming' defined by
communal excellence and Gyekye's argument that the individual
possesses 'innate' dignity independent of the community, write an
essay in which you provide a critical evaluation of the South African
government's approach."
PLAGIARISM DECLARATION
I, [INSERT NAME] (Student number: [INSERT NUMBER]), declare that:
1. I understand what academic dishonesty entails and am aware of Unisa's
policies in this regard.
2. This assignment is my own, original work. Where I have used someone
else's work, I have indicated this by using the prescribed style of
referencing.
3. I have not allowed, and will not allow, anyone to copy my work with the
intention of passing it off as his or her own work.
4. I did not make use of another student's work and submit it as my own.
Signature: ____________________
Date: ____________________
INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY
COMPLETE ESSAY – DISTINCTION GUARANTEED
Detail Information
Module Code PLS1502
Assignment 02
Semester 1 2026
, ESSAY QUESTION
"In South Africa's National Development Plan, 2030, it is stated, 'The
approach of the [National Development] plan revolves around citizens
being active in development, a capable and developmental state able
to intervene to correct our historical inequities, and strong leadership
throughout society working together to solve our problems. The plan
addresses the need to enhance the capabilities of our people so that
they can live the lives that they desire; and to develop the capabilities
of the country so that we can grow faster, draw more people into work
and raise living standards for all, but particularly the poor. This is a
plan for South Africa, requiring action, change and sacrifice from all
sectors of society' (National Planning Commission, 2012: 1). This is
one of many instances in which the South African government
promotes the notion of social cohesion and communal values. Using
Menkiti's argument that personhood is a 'becoming' defined by
communal excellence and Gyekye's argument that the individual
possesses 'innate' dignity independent of the community, write an
essay in which you provide a critical evaluation of the South African
government's approach."
PLAGIARISM DECLARATION
I, [INSERT NAME] (Student number: [INSERT NUMBER]), declare that:
1. I understand what academic dishonesty entails and am aware of Unisa's
policies in this regard.
2. This assignment is my own, original work. Where I have used someone
else's work, I have indicated this by using the prescribed style of
referencing.
3. I have not allowed, and will not allow, anyone to copy my work with the
intention of passing it off as his or her own work.
4. I did not make use of another student's work and submit it as my own.
Signature: ____________________
Date: ____________________
