Compare and contrast the “supernatural path of knowledge” with the “natural cognitive modes” of knowledge? Define each and describe how they are similar and different by way of examples? Last, describe the third category of knowledge. (Nkulu3-6) Using Yefru’s Nile Valley Civilizations, which category of epistemology would Anton-Wilhelm Amo fall under? Describe who is he and what is his major contribution? (Yefru, 63-65) How does African epistemology, regardless of path, challenge Hume, Kant and Temples’ perspectives on Africa? Be specific.
Discuss the role of the Northern and Southern gates in facilitating the “Out of Africa” journey. For full credit write a coherent analysis on how Africans left first thru the Northern Gate. Describe in detail what happened to them. Secondly, describe the “Second Out of Africa Journey”, the year and the places, and destination. Within your answer, give evidence and discuss in great detail the difference between Homo erectus, Neanderthal and Homo sapiens.
Compare and discuss the Mono and Poly Genetics theories and the multiregional hypothesis in the work of Yefru, Kambon and Diop. To answer this question fully read Yefru, pages 125-6, Kambon and the Worldview chart, carefully and discuss briefly why some anthropologists, like Milford Wolpoff and Charles Dawson tried to falsify scientific evidence and deny the existence of one single human race.
Explain the development of the African and European worldviews according to Diop’s Two Cradle Theory (Kambon, 128-129 and 142, and the Worldview chart handout). For full credit you must define worldview, survival thrust and discuss the climatic features that influence the psychological state of human development according to Diop and Kambon.