“In order to know something, we need to withdraw from the use of our senses and rely on a purely intellectual approach” "PLATO"

1. MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES
EDUCATION

2. THE MEANING
OF IDEALISM

3. #1
is the oldest systematic
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in Western culture.
PHILOSOPHY
which is a believe that ideas are
the only true reality

4. #2
this philosophy begins with
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(428-347 B.C.E).
PLAT
O

5. #3
a philosophical belief claiming
that material thing are
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that material things do not exist
independently but only as
constructions in the mind.
IMAGINARY

6. IDEALISM (IDEA-ISM)
Idealist believe that ideas are the only true reality.
Adheres to the view that nothing exists except in the mind of
man, the mind of God, or in a super or supra –natural realm.
Idealist believe that ideas and knowledge are enduring and can
change lives
The materials world is characterized by Change, instability,
uncertainty; some ideas are enduring.

7. AIMS
Search for Truth
philosophical wisdom or the conception of true ideas is the highest aim of
education
Search –Realization
Idealism has exerted so much influence on educational views about
individual mind and self
Character Development
Many idealist are concerned with moral character as an outgrowthn of
thinking and thoughtful actions
IDEALIS
M

8. AIMS
To develop the individual spiritually, mentally,
morally (mind, soul, and spirit).
To discover and develop each individual’s abilities
and full moral excellence in order to better serve
society
IDEALIS
M

9. METHODS
Critical discussions
Lecture
Socratic method
Introspection
Imitating models
Reflections/ reflective thinking
IDEALIS
M

10. CONTEN
T
Literature
History
Philosophy
Religion
IDEALIS
M

11. THE LEARNER
Imitates the teacher who is
an exemplar of an ideal person
Tries to do the very best he
can and strive towards
perfection
IDEALIS
M

12. THE SCHOOL
Train future leaders
Develop morality and to distinguish right
and wrong
Maintain and transmit values
Place emphasis on developing the mind,
personal discipline, and character
development
IDEALIS
M

13. THE TEACHER
Excellent example/role model for the student –
intellectually and morally
Exercise great creative skill in providing
opportunities for the learner’s mind o discover ,
analyze, synthesize and create applications of
knowledge to life and behavior
Questioner –encourages students to think and as
more questions and develop logical thinking
IDEALIS
M

14. “In order to know something, we need to
withdraw from the use of our senses and
rely on a purely intellectual approach”
PLATO

15. Reference (google. com idealism