PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
From the very beginning man has been continuously trying to understand the mystery of the universe around him. He has also been trying to understand the relationship with the physical world on one side and social work on the other. The understanding of this requires critical study and deep contemplation. It is philosophy which has been very useful, and helps to know the nature of an, his origin, his relationship with nature, his aspirations and the too he uses to achieve his aims. Many people in different walks of life are seeking the help of philosophy for the clarification of their problems. It is philosophy which co-ordinates the activities of the individual man . All the branches of knowledge, including education depends upon it.
Meaning of philosophy:
The word philosophy is derived from two Greek words-‘Philos’ and ‘Sophia’ ‘Philos’ Means love and ‘Sophia’ Means wisdom. Thus philosophy means love of wisdom . In this way, search of wisdom or truth is called philosophy.
“Philosophy is a rigorous disciplined and guarded analysis of some most difficult problems which man ever faced”.
From the traditional point of view, it is a set of opinions, customs, beliefs, deals about the nature of reality, truth and values.
According to Hindu mythology philosophy is open mindedness, cultivated through the rigorous discipline of the mind to understand the true significance of the universe and the mystery behind it and attainment of salvation or moksha, which is eternal and the ultimate goal of human life and freeman from rebirth.
Definitions of philosophy:
Philosophy is a logical enquiry into the realities of nature.
Philosophy is the oldest science of the work and is an organized effort to discern truth, based upon proofs collected from centuries.
“Philosophy like other studies aims primarily at knowledge”.
Bertrand Russell.
Relationship between philosophy and education Ross, “Philosophy and education are the two sides of the same coin”.
Philosophy Is the contemplative side dealing with the ends, education is the dynamic or active side dealing with the means to achieve the goals.
Herbert Spencer, “the term education is practicable only through true philosophers”.
Philosophy determines the real destination towards which education has to go.
Interpreting philosophy and education separately, it is clear that both aim to impart knowledge of the truths and realities or life and develop the child accordingly. Both philosophy and education are integrally and interdependently related to each other. They are related like flower and fragrance, skeleton, or flesh and blood.
Education is dependent on philosophy due to following reasons.
a).A Philosophy determines the various aspects of education.
Both philosophy and education are intimately and integrally connected with each other. It is the philosophy, we must know, that has been influencing all aspects of education since the very beginning and will go on influencing education for all times to come.
b) Education is philosophy in action:
Philosophy provides the purpose or the aim and education makes it practical. Their relationship is just like the relationship between a lame man and the blind man. Thus education is the dynamic side of philosophy.
c) Educational philosophy is an applied philosophy:
In practical experience, a philosopher must think out his principles before they can be applied to human life whereas teacher looks at philosophy for good direction or principles.
Philosophy gives us the aims of education. Nature of curriculum and techniques, methods of teaching, textbooks, concept of school discipline the roles of a teacher and his competencies.
Philosophy tells us the goals, purpose essential for life while education tells us means to achieve these goals and essentials of good life. Education, being a purposeful activity has several aims. These aims are formulated by philosophy.
The concept of freedom and discipline in education is of fundamental importance. This concept if regulated by the philosophy of life at different times.
Need of knowledge of philosophy to a teacher
In the widest sense, every person has a philosophy of life and in the same way every educator or teacher has a philosophy of education.
Sir Aurobindo on teacher says, “ He is a man helping his brothers, child leading children, a light kindling other lights, an awakened soul awakening other souls, at highest power of presence of the Devine calling to him other power of Devine”.
Many people object that in the training college, the student teacher spend much time in the study of philosophy, psychology, sociology of education et,. Teaching is a job that is learnt by doing. Hence practice, not theory should be emphasized in the teacher education programme. But the following points will show the need of knowledge of philosophy to the teacher.
Philosophy has a great influence on the teacher both in the area of thinking and behaving.
A teacher himself has a philosophy of his own and he influences children accordingly.
His philosophy of life should be such which develops the individuality of children to the fullest extent.
The teacher should plan his methods of teaching according to the needs of children and society.
He must keep in mind that his own beliefs , Ideology and principles of behavior have a powerful impact on the development of children.
He must possess a good understanding of all the philosophy of life.
He must be a man inspired with high ideals and possess moral and spiritual values, which go to form his character.
He must also be well conscious on national needs in all spheres and plan his teaching activities to fulfill those needs.
It is clear from the above point that philosophy is inseparably linked with education and influences it powerfully in all areas and in all aspects.
Hence, it is of great help to classroom teacher whose profession is practice through philosophy is considered altogether as an activity. Classroom teachers have enormous influence, over the choices made by their pupil. Teachers therefore have the responsibilities of freezing themselves form prejudices and the irrationally formed opinions. Philosophy helps the teacher to give the requisite self knowledge to discharge their responsibilities and duties to the best of abilities, having a good philosophy of life.
From the very beginning man has been continuously trying to understand the mystery of the universe around him. He has also been trying to understand the relationship with the physical world on one side and social work on the other. The understanding of this requires critical study and deep contemplation. It is philosophy which has been very useful, and helps to know the nature of an, his origin, his relationship with nature, his aspirations and the too he uses to achieve his aims. Many people in different walks of life are seeking the help of philosophy for the clarification of their problems. It is philosophy which co-ordinates the activities of the individual man . All the branches of knowledge, including education depends upon it.
Meaning of philosophy:
The word philosophy is derived from two Greek words-‘Philos’ and ‘Sophia’ ‘Philos’ Means love and ‘Sophia’ Means wisdom. Thus philosophy means love of wisdom . In this way, search of wisdom or truth is called philosophy.
“Philosophy is a rigorous disciplined and guarded analysis of some most difficult problems which man ever faced”.
From the traditional point of view, it is a set of opinions, customs, beliefs, deals about the nature of reality, truth and values.
According to Hindu mythology philosophy is open mindedness, cultivated through the rigorous discipline of the mind to understand the true significance of the universe and the mystery behind it and attainment of salvation or moksha, which is eternal and the ultimate goal of human life and freeman from rebirth.
Definitions of philosophy:
Philosophy is a logical enquiry into the realities of nature.
Philosophy is the oldest science of the work and is an organized effort to discern truth, based upon proofs collected from centuries.
“Philosophy like other studies aims primarily at knowledge”.
Bertrand Russell.
Relationship between philosophy and education Ross, “Philosophy and education are the two sides of the same coin”.
Philosophy Is the contemplative side dealing with the ends, education is the dynamic or active side dealing with the means to achieve the goals.
Herbert Spencer, “the term education is practicable only through true philosophers”.
Philosophy determines the real destination towards which education has to go.
Interpreting philosophy and education separately, it is clear that both aim to impart knowledge of the truths and realities or life and develop the child accordingly. Both philosophy and education are integrally and interdependently related to each other. They are related like flower and fragrance, skeleton, or flesh and blood.
Education is dependent on philosophy due to following reasons.
a).A Philosophy determines the various aspects of education.
Both philosophy and education are intimately and integrally connected with each other. It is the philosophy, we must know, that has been influencing all aspects of education since the very beginning and will go on influencing education for all times to come.
b) Education is philosophy in action:
Philosophy provides the purpose or the aim and education makes it practical. Their relationship is just like the relationship between a lame man and the blind man. Thus education is the dynamic side of philosophy.
c) Educational philosophy is an applied philosophy:
In practical experience, a philosopher must think out his principles before they can be applied to human life whereas teacher looks at philosophy for good direction or principles.
Philosophy gives us the aims of education. Nature of curriculum and techniques, methods of teaching, textbooks, concept of school discipline the roles of a teacher and his competencies.
Philosophy tells us the goals, purpose essential for life while education tells us means to achieve these goals and essentials of good life. Education, being a purposeful activity has several aims. These aims are formulated by philosophy.
The concept of freedom and discipline in education is of fundamental importance. This concept if regulated by the philosophy of life at different times.
Need of knowledge of philosophy to a teacher
In the widest sense, every person has a philosophy of life and in the same way every educator or teacher has a philosophy of education.
Sir Aurobindo on teacher says, “ He is a man helping his brothers, child leading children, a light kindling other lights, an awakened soul awakening other souls, at highest power of presence of the Devine calling to him other power of Devine”.
Many people object that in the training college, the student teacher spend much time in the study of philosophy, psychology, sociology of education et,. Teaching is a job that is learnt by doing. Hence practice, not theory should be emphasized in the teacher education programme. But the following points will show the need of knowledge of philosophy to the teacher.
Philosophy has a great influence on the teacher both in the area of thinking and behaving.
A teacher himself has a philosophy of his own and he influences children accordingly.
His philosophy of life should be such which develops the individuality of children to the fullest extent.
The teacher should plan his methods of teaching according to the needs of children and society.
He must keep in mind that his own beliefs , Ideology and principles of behavior have a powerful impact on the development of children.
He must possess a good understanding of all the philosophy of life.
He must be a man inspired with high ideals and possess moral and spiritual values, which go to form his character.
He must also be well conscious on national needs in all spheres and plan his teaching activities to fulfill those needs.
It is clear from the above point that philosophy is inseparably linked with education and influences it powerfully in all areas and in all aspects.
Hence, it is of great help to classroom teacher whose profession is practice through philosophy is considered altogether as an activity. Classroom teachers have enormous influence, over the choices made by their pupil. Teachers therefore have the responsibilities of freezing themselves form prejudices and the irrationally formed opinions. Philosophy helps the teacher to give the requisite self knowledge to discharge their responsibilities and duties to the best of abilities, having a good philosophy of life.
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