Is It Realistic to Argue That the Muslim Societies of North

question 74

Essay

Is it realistic to argue that the Muslim societies of North Africa are so different from those of sub- Saharan Africa that they actually have nothing in common except geographic proximity and the fact that both are ex-colonial areas? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Identity

A concept referring to the qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and expressions that make a person or group.

Being-for-oneself

A philosophical concept often related to existentialism, emphasizing the individual's existence, autonomy, and responsibility for their own development.

Intentionality

The quality of being directed toward an object or objective; in philosophy, it refers to the ability of the mind to be about, to represent, or to stand for things, properties, or states of affairs.

Subjectifies

The process of making or treating something as a subject, imbuing it with subjective qualities or perspectives.