PSE 4801
ASSIGNMENT 03 (PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
AND SOCILOGY OF EDUCATION ):
ESSAY-TYPE QUESTION
WRITE AN ESSAY OFNOT MORE THAN 10 TYPED
PAGES
1 Introduction Discuss how the (post) analytical tradition of philosophy of education influences
African philosophy. (10)
The (post) analytical tradition of philosophy of education, which emerged primarily in the
Western philosophical context, has had a significant influence on African philosophy of
education. This tradition, characterized by its focus on language, logic, and analysis, has
shaped the development of African philosophical thought in various ways, both in terms of its
reception and its critical engagement.
One of the key influences of the (post) analytical tradition on African philosophy of education is
its emphasis on rigorous conceptual analysis and logical reasoning. African philosophers have
drawn upon these analytical tools to critically examine and refine the concepts and assumptions
underlying educational theories and practices in their specific cultural contexts. By subjecting
traditional African educational ideas and practices to analytical scrutiny, philosophers have
sought to clarify and refine their understanding, thereby contributing to the development of a
distinct African philosophy of education.
ASSIGNMENT 03 (PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
AND SOCILOGY OF EDUCATION ):
ESSAY-TYPE QUESTION
WRITE AN ESSAY OFNOT MORE THAN 10 TYPED
PAGES
1 Introduction Discuss how the (post) analytical tradition of philosophy of education influences
African philosophy. (10)
The (post) analytical tradition of philosophy of education, which emerged primarily in the
Western philosophical context, has had a significant influence on African philosophy of
education. This tradition, characterized by its focus on language, logic, and analysis, has
shaped the development of African philosophical thought in various ways, both in terms of its
reception and its critical engagement.
One of the key influences of the (post) analytical tradition on African philosophy of education is
its emphasis on rigorous conceptual analysis and logical reasoning. African philosophers have
drawn upon these analytical tools to critically examine and refine the concepts and assumptions
underlying educational theories and practices in their specific cultural contexts. By subjecting
traditional African educational ideas and practices to analytical scrutiny, philosophers have
sought to clarify and refine their understanding, thereby contributing to the development of a
distinct African philosophy of education.
