PLS1501
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: MARCH 2025
, PLS1501 Assignment 1 2025
SEMESTER 1 2025
Instructions for PLS1501 Assessment 1 (Semester 1 - 2025):
Answer all three (3) questions, providing short conceptual analyses. Each question
must be approximately 300 words.
Question 1
Is the continued dominance of Western philosophy in an African country
something ethically desirable and sustainable? In your answer, consider the
potential benefits and drawbacks of prioritising Western philosophical thought in
this context.
Question 1: Ethical Desirability and Sustainability of Western Philosophy in an
African Context
The dominance of Western philosophy in African countries raises ethical and
sustainability concerns. Benefits include access to well-established frameworks in
governance, science, and education, fostering global academic integration and cross-
cultural dialogue. Western metaphysics, with its emphasis on rational inquiry (as seen in
Aristotle’s causal theories), could complement African epistemological traditions.…
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: MARCH 2025
, PLS1501 Assignment 1 2025
SEMESTER 1 2025
Instructions for PLS1501 Assessment 1 (Semester 1 - 2025):
Answer all three (3) questions, providing short conceptual analyses. Each question
must be approximately 300 words.
Question 1
Is the continued dominance of Western philosophy in an African country
something ethically desirable and sustainable? In your answer, consider the
potential benefits and drawbacks of prioritising Western philosophical thought in
this context.
Question 1: Ethical Desirability and Sustainability of Western Philosophy in an
African Context
The dominance of Western philosophy in African countries raises ethical and
sustainability concerns. Benefits include access to well-established frameworks in
governance, science, and education, fostering global academic integration and cross-
cultural dialogue. Western metaphysics, with its emphasis on rational inquiry (as seen in
Aristotle’s causal theories), could complement African epistemological traditions.…
