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Historical Naming of Africa Quiz

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What is the main difference between the views of Hountondji and Serequeberhan on the authorship of African philosophy?

Hountondji believes it should be limited to Africans, while Serequeberhan believes it should be open to non-Africans as well. (correct)

Hountondji believes it should focus on the experience of reality in Africa, while Serequeberhan believes it should be more universal.

Hountondji believes it should be limited to written texts, while Serequeberhan believes it should include oral traditions.

Hountondji believes it should be more rigorous and scientific, while Serequeberhan believes it should be more localized.

According to the passage, what is the definition of African philosophy?

A philosophy that is influenced by the Mediterranean and Greco-Roman cultures.

A systematic search for truth and meaning arising from Africa's experience of reality. (correct)

A rigorous and scientific approach to philosophy that is unique to Africa.

A philosophy that is limited to written texts produced by Africans.

According to the passage, what is the main argument made regarding the "Africanity" of African philosophy?

African philosophy is only valid if it is produced by Africans.

African philosophy is less rigorous or scientific than Western philosophy.

African philosophy is heavily influenced by Greco-Roman and Mediterranean cultures.

African philosophy is simply a particularization or localization of universal philosophy. (correct)

What question does the passage suggest is problematic in defining African philosophy?

Who are Africans? Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the relationship between Socrates and African philosophy?

Socrates is not considered an African philosopher because he did not write anything. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the next chapter, "Discourses on Africa", as mentioned in the passage?

The different ways Africans and non-Africans have discussed Africa and its people. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason given in the passage for why African philosophy should not be considered less rigorous or scientific?

African philosophy is focused on the experience of reality in Africa. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the main criticism of Hountondji's definition of African philosophy?

It does not provide criteria for identifying who an African is. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main implication of the question raised about Socrates in the passage?

Hountondji's definition of African philosophy as limited to written texts is problematic. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the passage in discussing the views of Hountondji and Serequeberhan?

To illustrate the different perspectives on the authorship and scope of African philosophy. Signup and view all the answers