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Study Guide for Midterm Exam
AAS 305/PHI 305/African Philosophical Thought
Winter 2019
Midterm Exam– Due on BlackBoard Wednesday, January 16 by 11:59pm
The exam will compose of:
5 key philosophers (1 point each)
5 Key concepts (1 point each)
5 short essay (2 points each)
20 points in total
Key Philosophers: Know their respective biographical information, academic lineage, and the
historical context that they were operating in. Why are their philosophies significant? Do they
view (Black) philosophy as Universal or Particular; What is the main thrust of their philosophical
position. Answer in at least 4 complete sentences. I will choose 5 of the philosophers below
• Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Alexander Crummell
• William A. Banner
• Benjamin E. Mays
• William R. Jones
• Joyce Mitchell Cook
• W.E.B. DuBois
• Alain Locke
Key Concepts: Define and/or describe the concepts below. Be sure to connect the concepts to
our class readings and class lectures. How is the concept connected to Black philosophy? Why
is it significant to the African American experience? Answer in at least 4 complete sentences.
I will choose five of the concepts below
• 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution