Types of Philosophies
What type of philosophy main beliefs are to teach students the accumulated knowledge of our civilization through core courses?
Essentialism
Name one Student - Centered Philosophy
Progressivism
Social Reconstructionism
Existentialism
Name one Teacher - Centered Philosophy
Essentialism
Perennialism
Name two of the six Basic Philosophical Issues and Concepts.
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Ethics
Political Philosophy
Aesthetics
Logic
What type of philosophy main beliefs are focusing on enduring themes and questions that span the ages?
Perennialism
What is one focus of Student-Centered Philosophies?
Individual needs
Contemporary relevance
Preparing students for the future
Give two examples of skills to transfer.
Knowledge
Wisdom
Skills
Explain the difference of Deductive Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning.
Deductive reasoning looks at applying an already developed theories while inductive looks on developing a theory.
What type of philosophy main beliefs are to help children find the meaning and direction while rejecting that adults should direct meaningful learning.
Existentialism
What are the teachers guiding the students towards?
Learning their individuality.
Give two examples of values to instill.
Respect
Perseverance
Duty
Consideration
Practicality
Give an example of a question to consider when contemplating Philosophical Issues and Concepts.
How do we know what we know?
What is education's role in society?
What is beauty?
What is the good life?