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# Notes on African Philosophy and Culture **A. Key Differences** * **Negritude Movement:** Emerged in the 1930s among French-speaking African and Caribbean intellectuals. * **Anglophone vs Francophone:** Differences exist in colonial history, education systems and political policies that infl...

# Notes on African Philosophy and Culture **A. Key Differences** * **Negritude Movement:** Emerged in the 1930s among French-speaking African and Caribbean intellectuals. * **Anglophone vs Francophone:** Differences exist in colonial history, education systems and political policies that influenced African identity. * **Western vs African thought:** * Western thought prioritizes reason, logic, and individualism. * African thought emphasizes emotions, intuition, and communal identity. **B. Key Figures and Ideas** * **Senghor:** Highlighted the differences between Western and African thought, emphasizing the importance of empathy for different cultures. * **Julius Nyerere:** Tanzanian leader, emphasized togetherness and oneness within African cultures. * **Kenneth Kaunda:** Philosopher focused on African identity and values. **C. Colonial Influences** * **British Colonization of Tanzania:** Tanzania, similar to other African countries, was colonized and had its history changed. * **Indirect Rule** * **Policy of Assimilation** **D. Personal Perspective** * **"I am because we are"**: This highlights the communal aspect of African identity. **E. Additional Information** * Additional figures such as Wamaa (likely referring to a specific individual or group) and other influential figures are mentioned. **F. Conclusion** The notes summarize the different African philosophies and cultures with attention paid to various figures and events. The document highlights the influences of colonialism and different aspects of western and African cultural identity.