idealism main features and components .pptx

schools of philosophy . the main school is idealism .

1. EDU 01: Knowledge and Curriculum : Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives IDEALISM Submitted to Submitted by Dr. George varghese Dilsree K Associate Professor. Mathematics Mount Tabor Training College. Mount Tabor Training College Pathanapuram . Pathanapuram

2. IDEALISM “ Idealism holds that ultimate reality is spiritualism’’ __ D.M.DUTTA “ Idealistic philosophy takes man and varied forms, but the. postulate underlying all this is that mind or spirit is essential world stuff, that the true reality is of a mental character ’’ __ J.S. ROSS

3. LEADERS OF IDEALISM SOCRATES PLATO ST.AUGUSTINE DESCARTES BERKELEY KENT

4. One of the oldest philosophy Idealism is originated from India Psychocentric Gives more emphasis to spiritualism True knowledge is attained through self realisation

5. PRINCIPLES Man is essentially spiritual and is a supreme creation God is the source of all creation and all knowledge Spirit and mind constitute reality Man has the ability not only to adjust with the environment but also to control and change it

6. FEATURES Reality is fundamentally shaped by ideas or consciousness What we perceive as reality is a product of mind. Ideas , concept and consciousness are central to idealist thought Idealism often promotes a holistic view of reality Moral values and ethical principles are rooted in the mind or spirit rather than in material conditions Idealism believes in inner discipline Values are eternal, absolute and unchanging There are intrinsic, moral and spiritual values

7. THE IMPLICATIONS OF IDEALISM IN EDUCATION Stress on Spiritual environment Self realisation is the aim of education Relatively unimportant role of child in educative process Emphasis on booking knowledge Positive education

8. Educators are seen as facilitators of knowledge, guiding students in their pursuit of truth and understanding rather than merely transmitting information. Idealist education often emphasizes classic literature, philosophy, and the arts, encouraging students to explore timeless ideas and human experiences. Education is viewed as a means to prepare students not just for jobs but for lifelong learning and personal fulfillment .

9. ROLE OF A TEACHER In idealism teacher has a glorious role According to idealism teacher to be a guide , friend and philosopher Idealism consider teacher as a spiritual father Teacher as a gardner Inculcating right values in his puils

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