Philosophy Answers

1.State why you think critical theory relates to education.

2. Critical theory is skeptical of the African social traditions and authority of the community.Comment on the above view.

3. The philosophy of critical theory encourages a radical approach to the way in which power and social structures influence our thought processes and actions.,As a teacher how would you implement critical thinking (pedagogy) in your classroom.

1. Indicate how philosophy of education,based on hermeneutics influence your classroom Teaching practice.

2. Discuss your understanding of the relationship between hermeneutics and class room practice.

3. Gadamers philosophy of hermeneutics has major implications for education and formal schooling,Comment on the statement.

1. Describe according to philosophy branch of phenomenology education should focus on.

2.Define phenomenology

3. Discuss the concept of the phenomenology of the self and how it influences education.

1. "community and the notion of belonging to a community of people consitute the very fabric of traditional African life"(Hugs & Smith,2017)

Provide reasons why you agree or disagree with the statement.

2. Empiricism is primarily concerned about facts.Comment on the statement.

3. Discuss John Lockes view of empiricism in education.

4. In your view ,how can Empiricism influence teaching and learning.

1. African philosophy of education emphasises "Ubuntu" Briefly Discuss.

2. Show how marginalisation of African values has resulted in the westernisation of education in Africa.

select which statement reflects philosophical justifications and why you think so?

a. I will donate some medical supplies to COVID-19 patients to help them rebuild their lives.

b. I will donate medical supplies to COVID-19 patients because God expects me to help other people.

Towards the end of his seminal essay: The Struggle for Reason in Africa, Ramose (2002) makes the assertion that “To deny the existence of African philosophy is also to reject the very idea of philosophy.”

Discuss this claim in reference to the arguments that he provides in regard to the “history of rationality” in Africa.

Guidelines:

In your discussion also examine the strengths and weaknesses of his claim and whether you agree with their arguments.

Mankiti and Gyeke take positions on role and position of an individual withi the context of african communication. Gyekye is regarded as moderate whereas

Menkitis position is interpreted by some as radical. Critically discuss thesr philosophiers position. Which of these two positions do you support? And why?

Identify the geographic linguistic and ethnic dimensions in how the first was taken igorot

Why more resource should be allocated to communication