Explains the importance of philosophy of education...

1. Philosophy of Education-
An Introduction
Dr. N. ANANDAKUMAR M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,M.Ed.,M.Phil.,M.A.,Ph.D.,NET,SET,
Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Education-Contract Basis,
Department of Education,
The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed to be University,
Gandhigram. Dindigul-Dt.
Mobile: 9443120955

2. Learning Objectives:
1. Introduction to Philosophy
2. Domains of Philosophical Inquiry
3. Indian Concept of Philosophy
4. Relationship between Philosophy and Education
5. Functions of Philosophy of Education
6. Conclusion.

3. 1. Introduction to Philosophy
• Every aspects of our life are governed by philosophical consideration.
• Philosophy is one of the oldest provinces of knowledge.
• Etymologically philosophy means love of wisdom. Philo means love
Sophia means wisdom. First coined by Pre-Socratic period Pythagoras.
• It is organized system of knowledge resulting from understanding and
describe the world.
• It is constantly engaged in search for truth.
• According to Fichte 1762-1814 Philosophy is the Science of
Knowledge.

4. • Bertrand Russel 1872-1970 philosophy is the attempt to answer
ultimate questions.
• W.J. Jones 1969 philosophy is the eternal search for truth.
• It involves 1. Synthetic 2. Critical.
• Also, It is scientific study of the human mind and it functions,
especially those affecting behaviour in a given context.
• Also, describing as the mental characteristics or attitude of a person
or group.
• A way of thinking about the world, the universe and society.

5. 2. Domains of Philosophical Inquiry
• Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy, which deals with nature of
reality.
• Ex. Cosmology, Theology, Anthropology and Ontology.
• Epistemology is theory of knowledge. It is acquiring knowledge and
how we can differentiate between truth and falsehood.
• Ex. Production of Knowledge.
• Axiology deals with the study of values. It has two sub categories.
• Ex. Ethics and Aesthetics.

6. 3. Indian Concept of Philosophy
• Indian philosophy is Darshan which means perception of truth.
• Perception of reality is also Darshan.
• It is realizing the truth.
• Modern Indian philosophers, enquiry, logic and critical exposition as
necessary components of philosophy.
• Perceptual or conceptual knowledge is Darshan, whereas western
philosophy is imagination and supposition.
• Sat-Chit-Ananda means existence, consciousness and bliss. Ex. Truth,
right thinking and happiness lead supreme truth.

7. 4. Relationship between Philosophy and
Education
• Philosophy and education are like two sides of same coin.
• All the great philosophers were also great educationists.
• Philosophy determines what is worth living and education guides the
man towards the way of worthy living.
• Philosophy provides necessary zeal and inspiration to the teachers
whereas education provides achieving the zeal of inspiration.
• True education is practicable only by a true philosophy (Spencer).
• Philosophy determines the real destination towards which education
aims at.

8. 5. Functions of Philosophy of Education
• The analytical philosophers examined such concepts as mind, truth,
cause(s) and assesses. Analytical philosophy clarifies what we already
know and point(s) of inconsistencies in our thinking.
• The other main function of philosophy is a more traditional one. It
attempts to synthesize all knowledge and man’s total experiences.
Here the emphasis is upon the anticipated result, rather than the
tools and methods employed.
• Philosophizing is the way to reach at the wisdom or truth which is
‘Philosophy’

9. 6. Conclusion.
• In a nutshell, it may be concluded that all forms of philosophy help in
determining the nature and forms of education.
• Epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, etc. all play their part in
devising educational programmes and as per the aims of education.

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