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intro to philosophy

1. Introduction to Educational Philosophy By: Joshua L. Dollosa MAED1A

2. Introduction to Educational Philosophy Definition and scope of educational philosophy Philosophy Definition Education Definition Concept of Philosophy in Education The Scope of Educational Philosophy

3. Introduction to Educational Philosophy Historical Development Western Philosophical Scorates Plato John Dewey Aristotle Jean-Jacques Rousseau

4. Introduction to Educational Philosophy Major Traditions East and Western Traditions Contemporary Philosophy

5. MEANING OF PHILOSOPHY Greek Word “Phileo” (Love) “Sophia” (Wisdom) “Love of Wisdom” Philosophy explores fundamental questions about the nature, aims, and methods. It involves critical examination of concepts, practices, and policies.

6. MEANING OF EDUCATION Latin Word “Educare” (bring up) related to “Educere” (bring out), (bring forth what is within), (bring out potential) “Ducere” (to lead)

7. ANCIENT GREECE Socrates argued that “education was about drawing out what was already within the student” an institutional instruction, given to students in school colleges formally ;and a pedagogical science, studied by the student of education

8. CONCEPT OF PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION Education is the dynamic side of philosophy. Philosophy takes all the dimensions of human life. Similarly education also reflects the multifaceted nature of human life. Therefore, education is closely related to various aspects of human life and environment.

9. The Scope of Educational Philosophy Purpose of Education: It explores what the fundamental goals of education should be, such as developing critical thinking, preparing for the workforce, or fostering personal growth Curriculum Design: It examines what content should be taught and how it should be organized.

10. The Scope of Educational Philosophy Teaching Methods: It considers different pedagogical approaches and their effectiveness. Learning Theories: It involves understanding different theories of how people learn, such as constructivism, behaviorism, or humanism, and applying these theories to educational practice.

11. The Scope of Educational Philosophy Educational Goals: It addresses what educational outcomes are valued, such as academic achievement, social skills, or emotional intelligence Ethical and Social Issues: It includes discussions on the moral responsibilities of educators, educational equity, and how education can address social justice concerns.

12. The Scope of Educational Philosophy Role of the Teacher: It defines the role of educators in the learning process, including their responsibilities, relationship with students, and professional development

13. Historical Development and Major Traditions

14. Historical Development Western Philosophical tradition began in ancient Greece, and philosophy of education began with it Socrates Socratic Method- involves a shared dialogue between teacher and students

15. PLATO Fundamental task of education is that of helping students to value reason and to be reasonable, which for him involved valuing wisdom above pleasure, honor, and other less worthy pursuits.

16. John Dewey Education should be tailored to the individual child, though he rejected Plato's hierarchical sorting of students into categories. He is usually seen as a proponent of “child-centered” education. He emphasized the central importance of education for the health of democratic social and political institutions and he developed his educational and political views from a foundation of systematic metaphysics and epistemology

17. Aristotle Took the highest aim of education to be the fostering of moral virtue and the development of character; his emphasis on virtue and his insistence that virtues develop in the context of community guided practice. Virtue theory Communitarianism

18. Jean-Jacques Rousseau Natural Free Open Education This ideas are in some ways reflected in 20 th century as “progressivism” Progressivism is a political philosophy and movement that seeks to advance the human condition through social reform primarily based on social advancements in social organization, science and technology.

19. MAJOR TRADITIONS West and East Philosophy

20. 20th. Century, it would be “relativism” Nietzsche pre figured the new century in 1880s with his “perspectivism” Which is there is no singular truth and no “Gods eye” view of the world.

21. Absolutism: Political doctrine and practice of unlimited centralized authority and absolute sovereignty. Relativism: Having differences is okay, and there is no best perspectives or ideas. Fascism One person ruling everything and a person who’s only want is to follow his/her ideas. One Government.

22. There’s a constant problem since 20 th century about the philosophies of relativism, fascism and absolutism and still not been resolved. Absolutism Takes the form of religions. Relativism Finds new stylistic expression in writings and sometimes the ravings of the postmodernist Challenging the ideas of tradition and modern philosophers. Postmodernism

23. Vedas: First philosophical scriptures, produced in India 350 years ago. Vedanta: Major philosophical and spiritual tradition within Hinduism/Jainism Vedas- explore the nature of reality and the self Brahman- Central idea of Vedanta; It is the ultimate reality, or absolute principle. Atman- refers to the true self Maya- Concept of Illusion Liberation (Moksha)- ending of all suffering

24. Hinduism- Self (Atman): Hinduism teaches that the self (atman) is eternal and is ultimately identical with Brahman, the universal soul or reality. Jainism: Self (Jiva): Jainism believes that each soul (jiva) is individual and eternal but bound by karma. The goal is to purify the soul through ascetic practices to achieve liberation. Buddhism- Self (Anatman): Buddhism teaches anatman (non-self), rejecting the idea of a permanent, unchanging soul. It argues that the belief in a permanent self is an illusion.

25. Buddhism migrated north and east through Tibet and southeast Asia to China, where it joined with the indigenous Chinese philosophies of Daoism and Confucianism, and on to Japan where it transformed the local spirit-worship called Shintoism and gave rise to the dramatic philosophy of Zen, 

26. Daoism or Taoism Is a Chinese philosophy and spiritual tradition that focuses on living in harmony with the DAO or natural order of universe Confucianism Teaches how to live a good, ethical life, and maintain harmony with the society. (Kind respectful acting proper in all relationship) Treated as more “leap of faith” (trusting the religious faith

27. Zen Branch of Buddhism that focuses on meditation and direct experience. Its about finding deeper understanding through personal experience rather than just studying facts.

28. Contemporary Philosophy

29. Eclecticism Philosophical and intellectual approach that combines ideas, beliefs or styles from different sources Dilettantism Doing o following rules without a deep or serious commitment about it. Schoolishness Type of school that are just following the normal routine of the school and not having a will to welcome the improvement or innovation.

30. The School of Ancients Skeptics It is the idea of looking or searching for proof before claiming and believing. Stoics Focusing on what we control and accepting what we cannot Cynics Rejected societal norms and material wealth, advocating for a simple life and questioning conventional values. Academics Highly focused on learning, studying and teaching in a scholarly

31. In particular, there is well known “Analytic” and “Continental” In professional philosophy of the 20 th century especially American Universities tendency to overspecialization can be partly explained by philosophers effort to distinguish philosophy from all those other disciplines. Analytic- refers to a method that concentrates to a language and is mainly concerned with logic and conceptual analysis. Continental- Human Existence and Society.

32. Analytic philosophy is often defined in terms of its interest in logic and language emerges in Germany by Gottlob Ferge (1848-1925) full shared by the “Continental Movement” Edmund Husserl Ludwig Wittgenstein (1895-1951) A Philosopher of analytic tradition, and he was originally from Austria. That’s why he never leave his continental roots and interests.

33. Jacques Derrida (1930) Explore the limit of language Known for his work “Postructuralism” Which challenges traditional philosophies including analytic philosophy. One of the areas of contemporary interest in philosophy is “Cognitive Science” (Mix of Disciplines) Study of the mind and intelligence with research from several different ideas.

34. Maurice Riselling said that “sooner or later life makes us all philosophers”

35. What is philosophy for you?

36. Nothing but logic and conceptual analysis? Or is it worry about matters of “ultimate concern”? Or is it a bottomless spiral of self-reference that ultimately leads to nothing at all?

37. Importance of East Cosmopolitan became more intense during cold war. Cold War (1947-19991) Global Politics were heavily influenced by the US (representing western ideologies) and Soviet Union (representing eastern Ideologies) It affects the different philosophies were perceived and studied Arise of Islam Interconnectedness Curiosity about the Islam Culture Population

38. Non Western and Comparative Philosophies (Exciting late developments in 20 th .century Non western such as Confucianism, Taoism and Hinduism offers alternative perspectives on many philosophical questions Comparative Philosophy is studying and comparing different philosophical views to understand similarities and differences.

39. CONCLUSION