African American Studies Paper

African American Studies Paper

Metaphysics is the “ultimate reality” the leader has set. This is the way in which the leader perceives the world and the goal they set to achieve within this perception. Although the leader possesses an “ultimate reality”, these realities are not always achievable. Epistemology is the way in which a leader comes to believe or know their metaphysical outlook. Epistemology spans from formal education, to first hand knowledge from a primary source. Human nature is how the leader views people. These views are analyzed socially, economically, and racially. These views are in correlation with their metaphysics and their epistemology. Political Association is the governmental or organizational groups the leader is or has been associated with. These groups include political party, church affiliation, military, or any organization that comes together for a public purpose. Political association can also be used as a “crutch” in order for the leader to get things done and maintain as steady climb towards their ultimate reality. The goals of black leaders falls under two main categories: race ends and race value. Race Values are how the leader views various issues. These views can be strictly racial oriented for every problem that may arise, or they may view the issue as simply a social problem with minimal to no racial values. Race Ends is the objective to which the leader wishes to achieve. These objectives are intended to be beneficial to the black community. These ends can then be divided into two sub groups. These sub groups consist of welfare ends and status ends. Welfare ends are tangible and manageable tasks the leader can achieve within. These tangible objects may consist of better housing, more local city officials, healthcare and better services and jobs for blacks. Status ends are intangible tasks. The leader seeks equality amongst the majority of the blacks within his or her community. Political