Why do post-colonial societies generally value an education in philosophy?

What will be an ideal response?


It promotes the self-awareness and consciousness-raising necessary to overcome colonialism and promote true justice.

Philosophy & Belief

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Hilary Putnam maintains that one part of John Dewey's pragmatism which Rorty rejects is

Dewey's belief that we can make good use of the concept of a. God. b. Absolute Truth. c. the mind as it exists distinct from the body. d. the ultimate goal or end of all existence. e. objective reality.

Philosophy & Belief

A philosophical understanding of justice was sufficient to allow Plato to resist the temptation to flee from the punishment to which the Athenians had sentenced him

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Philosophy & Belief

The Akan conceptualize "mind" as Descartes did

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of monotheists?

a. They follow a private religion and set their own rules. b. They do not worship idols. c. They owe allegiance to multiple religions. d. They believe in one God.

Philosophy & Belief