Answer to Question #316836 in English for Mathews

Question

Both Prince Mashele and Kgalema Motlanthe emphasise that critical reflection

is the main aspect that distinguishes human beings from animals. Without the

critical faculty or ability to reflect, one does not qualify to exist as a human being.

Therefore, such a “person” cannot “learn” in the true sense of the word, but would

at the most do as animals or other non-human things would do. Mere memorisation

of facts is simply a mechanical process that does not really amount to effective

learning. It is thus only human beings that can learn.

1. Make a connection between the message of this text and the concept of

“learning”.

Answer 1

1) A law is subjective when the end-result is dependent upon the opinion of the subject. It is therefore since they both have an opinion on the matter and no evidence and the end judgement will be based on their weight of opinions.