MEMO
Introduction to African Philosophy
MAY/JUNE 2024
SEMESTER 1 – 2024 - UNISA
21st MAY 2024
Please ensure you adhere to the instructions on page 1.
Choose TWO questions and answer in Essay Format
1. Osuagwu identifies four factors which he argues characterize Africanity
in African Philosophy. Discuss these four factors identified by Osuagwu
and m argue whether these factors are unique to African Philosophy when
compared to other philosophies. [50 marks]
In his exploration of the Africanity of African philosophy, Ndubuisi Osuagwu
identifies four factors that he argues characterise this philosophy. These factors
are:
1. Ethno-African: This factor identifies an African author or authors by
origin or nature, by birth, ancestry, tribe, physiology, colour, and culture.
2. Geo-temporal African: This factor qualifies the African space and time
within which African philosophy is typically occurring.