Achebe sald, "African peoples did not hear of culture for the first time from Europeans; that their societies were not mindless but frequently had a philosophy of great depth and value and beauty, that they had poetry and, above all, they had dignity." Based on your readings, do you agree or disagree with Achebe's statement?

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29 July, 11:25

Achebe sald, "African peoples did not hear of culture for the first time from Europeans; that their societies were not mindless but frequently had a philosophy of great depth and value and beauty, that they had poetry and, above all, they had dignity." Based on your readings, do you agree or disagree with Achebe's statement?

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Danna Weber · Answer 1

Agree, because back then (and even a bit today), they believed the Africans were barbarians, and so, therefore, they were superior.

There is no right answer here. I encourage you to answer with your own opinion!