ISP1501
ASSIGNMENT 5
SEMESTER 2 2022
NB PLEASE PARAPHRASE YOUR OWN WORK TO AVOID PLAGIARISM
QUESTION 1
1.1 Name the four discourses or strands of African Philosophy according to Higgs & Smith (2017).
ethnic philosophy (religious and moral beliefs of Africa);
sage or wisdom philosophy (wisdom of far-sighted people – especially elders – in
society);
political philosophy (a unique philosophy for Africa);
and pure philosophy (including traditional western philosophies through the eyes of
African philosophers) (Higgs & Smith 2017).
1.2 Which two ethical principles are part of all strands of African Philosophy?
Ubuntu and communalism are two ethical principles that are part of all strands of
African philosophy.
1.3 Carol Ryff’s theory of psychological wellbeing is based on six components. What are the six
components?
“self-acceptance,
personal growth,
purpose in life,
environmental mastery,
LORA TUTORING 0734281553
ASSIGNMENT 5
SEMESTER 2 2022
NB PLEASE PARAPHRASE YOUR OWN WORK TO AVOID PLAGIARISM
QUESTION 1
1.1 Name the four discourses or strands of African Philosophy according to Higgs & Smith (2017).
ethnic philosophy (religious and moral beliefs of Africa);
sage or wisdom philosophy (wisdom of far-sighted people – especially elders – in
society);
political philosophy (a unique philosophy for Africa);
and pure philosophy (including traditional western philosophies through the eyes of
African philosophers) (Higgs & Smith 2017).
1.2 Which two ethical principles are part of all strands of African Philosophy?
Ubuntu and communalism are two ethical principles that are part of all strands of
African philosophy.
1.3 Carol Ryff’s theory of psychological wellbeing is based on six components. What are the six
components?
“self-acceptance,
personal growth,
purpose in life,
environmental mastery,
LORA TUTORING 0734281553
