AFAS 222 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: African Socialism, Civilization Ii, Existentialism

• School: University of Arizona
• Department: Africana Studies Main
• Course: AFAS 222
• Professor: ALL

Document Summary

Occurrences in the physical world are examined by supernatural powers. Causation is generally explained in mystical terms. The person consists of body and soul. Supreme being is principle of fate or destiny. African philosophers should focus on the intellectual foundations of african culture and experience. Full limits of skill cannot be obtained. Wise man rises early in the morning to establish himself. Marx s positive contributions: humanism, dialectical method, economic theory. Using dialectical method to approach situation 1. inventory of traditional civilization. 2. inventory of encounter that colonialism provoked 3. inventory of economic resources with needs and potentialities. Culture is the very texture of society. Federal democracy while avoiding gvt instability and facism.