Theoretical paradigms of Social Philosophy and the Feminist Philosophers and the Contemporary Period

Instructions

Overview
In this module you will be introduced to the theoretical paradigms of Social
Philosophy and the Feminist Philosophers and the Contemporary Period. Further,
students will be introduced to the major concerns and perspectives of African
Aesthetics.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course students should be able to:
● Distinguish the Structural Functionalism paradigm from Social Conflict
● Know the thesis, antithesis, and synthesis (dialectical analysis) of Epochs of
History
● Differentiate the contemporary philosophers views concerning Social and
political Philosophy
Assignments 4
1. Complete the reading materials in Chapters 2, 3, 5, 16 and 17
A) Socrates
B) Basic Logical Concepts and Terms Plato’s and Allegory of The Cave
C) Plato’s Dualism (The Two Realm Concept)
D) The Feminist Philosophy
E) Martin Luther King Jr.
Write a two-page Essay summarizing all of the above using the Five Dimensions of
Philosophy: Metaphysic, Epistemology, Ethics, Logic and Aesthetics