BASIC CONCEPT OF PHILOSOPHY & PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Meaning of Philosophy from 3 Angles :

1. Etymology (Language) Comes from the Greek word philosophia philo = love - Sophia = knowledge Love for knowledge or wisdom 2. Terminology Different philosophers have different definitions for the meaning of philosophy.

3. Practicality Philosophy means thinking thoroughly, free from the bonds of tradition and having the following characteristics, namely systematic, radical and universal. - Thinking systematically - Thinking rationally - Thinking universally

Branches of Philosophy
Metaphysics (ontology) : speculative, cause-and-effect relationship Eg : What is truth? What is mankind? Axiology : ethics and aesthetics Eg : What is goodness? What is beauty? Epistemology : knowledge and beliefs Eg : What is knowledge? What are the sources of knowledge? Logic : differentiates between valid and confusing ideas. Eg : What is good reasoning? Not so good reasoning?

Concept of Education
According to the Dictionary of Education (1979), Education is a comprehensive process to develop an individuals abilities and behaviour. It is also a social process which provides opportunities for the individual to acquire social skills for personal development. Furthermore, it is conducted in a selected and controlled institutionalized environment which we call school.

Eastern Educationists
The role of education is to nurture good behaviour in man so that they will be law-abiding, loyal and love their king and country.

Islamic Educationists
The education unifies all knowledge and that education is grounded in the Quran. Education plays an important role in creating a balance for the physical, intellectual and spiritual potentials of the individual.

Concept of Philosophy of Education

Socialization process Gives students opportunities to interact with one another in order to help them. Cultural development Creates and promotes culture. Social integration Become more united as a result of the teaching of cultural values and norms. Social placement School achievement is evaluated based on academic performance.

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