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AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY
ASHIKA GOBRIE
STUDENT NUMBER 50968610
ASSIGNMENT TWO
UNIQUE NUMBER 862444
QUESTION ONE
AFRICAN PHILOSPOHY
TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction and Contents

Page 2

Conclusion and Bibliography

Page 3

(TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES 3)

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INTRODUCTION
The problem is that we have a learner who has come from a different province to attend our school and has a problem socialising with the other children. She does not have any friends and is always alone. As a teacher, I believe it is my duty to try and help her. Nobody should have to be left feeling alone and out of place. She needs to fit in with the other learners. I would have to show them that they need to treat one another with kindness. African philosophy teaches us to build communities so I decided to use it in trying to solve this problem. It also teaches us to treat others with respect and dignity. I will focus on the central ethical idea in traditional thought which is Ubuntu. It encourages us to be humble human beings.

CONTENT
African philosophy stems from tradition and emphasises on the community and puts that at the centre of life. It is a way of thinking. It promotes African identity and provides cultural unity. It is the response of the troubles of Africa, where intellects rejected the westerner’s domination by proving them wrong with regards to their belief that Africans were unable to develop a rational and scientific thought. African philosophy instils decent values in people and teaches us to love our neighbours and that we have a duty towards them.
It consists of four different methods. Firstly, Ehtnic philosophy –also defined as “the philosophy of Africa “, consists of religious and moral beliefs and contains people’s view of life and the experience of human beings. Secondly, Sage (wisdom) philosophy- focuses on individuals who are wise and far sighted and can think critically. Thirdly, Political philosophy -is very unique and different from the others. It is expected to be an African political philosophy,

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