PLS1502
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO. 561251
DUE DATE: 2 APRIL 2025
, PLS1502
Assignment 2 2025
Unique Number: 561251
Due Date: 2 April 2025
Introduction to African Philosophy
OPTION A
African Historical Reconstruction: Analyzing Osuagwu’s Four Factors in
Contemporary African Philosophy
Introduction
African philosophy has long been a subject of debate, particularly concerning its nature,
foundations, and relevance. Osuagwu, in his work on "African historical reconstruction,"
identifies four key factors that characterize and explain African philosophy. These
factors aim to establish African philosophy as a legitimate intellectual tradition rooted in
African historical and cultural realities. This essay critically analyzes these factors, their
strengths, and their limitations. It further examines whether these factors remain
relevant in contemporary Africa and whether they effectively define African philosophy
today.
Osuagwu’s Four Factors of African Philosophy
Osuagwu’s model seeks to establish a framework for understanding African philosophy
by identifying four core elements:
1. The Historical Factor
This factor emphasizes that African philosophy must be understood within the
historical context of African civilizations. It asserts that African thought systems
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO. 561251
DUE DATE: 2 APRIL 2025
, PLS1502
Assignment 2 2025
Unique Number: 561251
Due Date: 2 April 2025
Introduction to African Philosophy
OPTION A
African Historical Reconstruction: Analyzing Osuagwu’s Four Factors in
Contemporary African Philosophy
Introduction
African philosophy has long been a subject of debate, particularly concerning its nature,
foundations, and relevance. Osuagwu, in his work on "African historical reconstruction,"
identifies four key factors that characterize and explain African philosophy. These
factors aim to establish African philosophy as a legitimate intellectual tradition rooted in
African historical and cultural realities. This essay critically analyzes these factors, their
strengths, and their limitations. It further examines whether these factors remain
relevant in contemporary Africa and whether they effectively define African philosophy
today.
Osuagwu’s Four Factors of African Philosophy
Osuagwu’s model seeks to establish a framework for understanding African philosophy
by identifying four core elements:
1. The Historical Factor
This factor emphasizes that African philosophy must be understood within the
historical context of African civilizations. It asserts that African thought systems
