Philosophy is the
theory on which we
Philosophies
Hermeneutics
base & run our lives. “little brother” is
Constructivism
Hermeneutics African Philosophy & Indigenous knowledge systems
challenges the
Philosophy of domination of
interpretation Western and
Linked to Euro- centric
Phenomenology Pragmatism forms of
“practical-ism” knowledge,
examines things
and people as
they really are
Critical Theory Scientific Rationalism
without
our
imposing Experience-ism
understanding A questioning
theories seeing, hearing,
of truth
philosophy
depends on tasting,
the society in touching,
Systems theory Postmodernism
which we live. smelling)
Systems rejects the
Empiricism idea that
operate on
there is one Postmodernism’s
input & output partner is
overall
Complex Family of philosophy Deconstruction
Also linked to philosophies that
philosophy.
(logical) look at unequal &
Systems theory’s Positivism / oppressive gender
“little brother” logical relations
Complexity empiricism
Feminism’s little brother
theory Critical Realism Feminism is Queer theory
, African Philosophy
African philosophy is expressed in 4 discourses:
African identity became an inverted
mirror of Western identity.
Ethnic philosophy - the philosophy of Africa is holistic. Religious and moral beliefs of the continent of Africa. Tempels Placid, Alex
Kgame and Segun Gbadegesin,
Sage/wisdom philosophy - Individuals in society who are wise and critical thinkers. Their views challenge the authority of the
community's decision. Odera Oruka and Pius Mosima
Political philosophy - African political philosophy, different from capitalist, socialist or communist political philosophies. Africa's
political philosophy is unique. Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Amilcar Cabral, Léopold Sédar Senghor and Frantz Fanon
Professional philosophy - argue that critical and rational analysis that embraces a universal view of philosophy should be the focus
of African Philosophy. Kwasi Wiredu, Peter Bodunrin and Paulin Hountondji.
African philosophy main ideas Odora Hoppers,
Humanness as expressed in traditional African values.
The value of Ubuntu.
African values
The African value of communality. ubuntu African written philosophy goes
Communality
The recovery of an African identity.
back to the time of the pharaohs.
The decolonization of African thought.
What is decolonized education?
African philosophy promotes African values in teaching and learning and, therefore, emphasizes the teaching of history, languages,
art, and music.
African philosophy encourages teachers and learners to focus on the practice of ubuntu and the importance of communality in the
classroom.
African philosophy seeks to construct an African identity in teaching and learning.
An African Philosophy of Education claims that:
In education, African values should be the focus of attention and not on what can be measured and
tested objectively.
Education takes place through human relationships (uBuntu) and in community (Communality).
The recovery of an African identity should be regarded as important in education.
Indigenous African knowledge systems should be explored to resurrect indigenous values in education
theory on which we
Philosophies
Hermeneutics
base & run our lives. “little brother” is
Constructivism
Hermeneutics African Philosophy & Indigenous knowledge systems
challenges the
Philosophy of domination of
interpretation Western and
Linked to Euro- centric
Phenomenology Pragmatism forms of
“practical-ism” knowledge,
examines things
and people as
they really are
Critical Theory Scientific Rationalism
without
our
imposing Experience-ism
understanding A questioning
theories seeing, hearing,
of truth
philosophy
depends on tasting,
the society in touching,
Systems theory Postmodernism
which we live. smelling)
Systems rejects the
Empiricism idea that
operate on
there is one Postmodernism’s
input & output partner is
overall
Complex Family of philosophy Deconstruction
Also linked to philosophies that
philosophy.
(logical) look at unequal &
Systems theory’s Positivism / oppressive gender
“little brother” logical relations
Complexity empiricism
Feminism’s little brother
theory Critical Realism Feminism is Queer theory
, African Philosophy
African philosophy is expressed in 4 discourses:
African identity became an inverted
mirror of Western identity.
Ethnic philosophy - the philosophy of Africa is holistic. Religious and moral beliefs of the continent of Africa. Tempels Placid, Alex
Kgame and Segun Gbadegesin,
Sage/wisdom philosophy - Individuals in society who are wise and critical thinkers. Their views challenge the authority of the
community's decision. Odera Oruka and Pius Mosima
Political philosophy - African political philosophy, different from capitalist, socialist or communist political philosophies. Africa's
political philosophy is unique. Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Amilcar Cabral, Léopold Sédar Senghor and Frantz Fanon
Professional philosophy - argue that critical and rational analysis that embraces a universal view of philosophy should be the focus
of African Philosophy. Kwasi Wiredu, Peter Bodunrin and Paulin Hountondji.
African philosophy main ideas Odora Hoppers,
Humanness as expressed in traditional African values.
The value of Ubuntu.
African values
The African value of communality. ubuntu African written philosophy goes
Communality
The recovery of an African identity.
back to the time of the pharaohs.
The decolonization of African thought.
What is decolonized education?
African philosophy promotes African values in teaching and learning and, therefore, emphasizes the teaching of history, languages,
art, and music.
African philosophy encourages teachers and learners to focus on the practice of ubuntu and the importance of communality in the
classroom.
African philosophy seeks to construct an African identity in teaching and learning.
An African Philosophy of Education claims that:
In education, African values should be the focus of attention and not on what can be measured and
tested objectively.
Education takes place through human relationships (uBuntu) and in community (Communality).
The recovery of an African identity should be regarded as important in education.
Indigenous African knowledge systems should be explored to resurrect indigenous values in education
