Assessment 1
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Started on Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 3:51 PM
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Completed on Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 8:31 PM
Time taken 4 hours 40 mins
Marks 19.00/25.00
Grade 76.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
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According to Imbo, the question “what is African philosophy?” is a complex question because:
a.
We must consider what counts as philosophy in the strictest sense.
b.
We must consider who is making the definition and for what audience.
c.
We must take into consideration one’s ideological commitments.
d.
All the above
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,Question 2
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In your study guide it is argued that as genuine lovers of wisdom we must question every
experience, the practice of which involves the attitude of not taking knowledge and truth claims for
granted. Which definition of African philosophy affirms this position?
a.
It should be a systematic and critical enterprise of human reasoning.
b.
It should be taken by professionals, individuals, or groups.
c.
It should be written; thus, orality cannot be considered in philosophy.
d.
Its authorship must be considered when examining its arguments.
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The correct answer is: It should be a systematic and critical enterprise of human reasoning.
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What is the main point made by Emevwo Biakolo, in the Categories of cross-cultural cognition and
the African condition?
, a.
The five categories explain in precise terms who and what Africans are.
b.
The five categories are right and accurate about Europeans and wrong about Africans.
c.
The five categories can best explain the being of an African and a European
d.
The five categories are an outdated explanatory tool of the African condition.
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The correct answer is: The five categories are an outdated explanatory tool of the African condition.
Question 4
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The term Africa might be controversial and this calls for a reflection on it. Which of the following
questions should be used to problematise the term Africa in terms of the history of the continent?
a.
Does it really matter to think about the term Africa?
b.
Who cares if the term Africa has meaning?
c.
Who named the continent?
Open course index
Open block drawer
Started on Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 3:51 PM
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 8:31 PM
Time taken 4 hours 40 mins
Marks 19.00/25.00
Grade 76.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Flag question
Question text
According to Imbo, the question “what is African philosophy?” is a complex question because:
a.
We must consider what counts as philosophy in the strictest sense.
b.
We must consider who is making the definition and for what audience.
c.
We must take into consideration one’s ideological commitments.
d.
All the above
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The correct answer is: All the above
,Question 2
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Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
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In your study guide it is argued that as genuine lovers of wisdom we must question every
experience, the practice of which involves the attitude of not taking knowledge and truth claims for
granted. Which definition of African philosophy affirms this position?
a.
It should be a systematic and critical enterprise of human reasoning.
b.
It should be taken by professionals, individuals, or groups.
c.
It should be written; thus, orality cannot be considered in philosophy.
d.
Its authorship must be considered when examining its arguments.
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The correct answer is: It should be a systematic and critical enterprise of human reasoning.
Question 3
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What is the main point made by Emevwo Biakolo, in the Categories of cross-cultural cognition and
the African condition?
, a.
The five categories explain in precise terms who and what Africans are.
b.
The five categories are right and accurate about Europeans and wrong about Africans.
c.
The five categories can best explain the being of an African and a European
d.
The five categories are an outdated explanatory tool of the African condition.
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The correct answer is: The five categories are an outdated explanatory tool of the African condition.
Question 4
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
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The term Africa might be controversial and this calls for a reflection on it. Which of the following
questions should be used to problematise the term Africa in terms of the history of the continent?
a.
Does it really matter to think about the term Africa?
b.
Who cares if the term Africa has meaning?
c.
Who named the continent?
