An overview of the 5 basic philosophies of education.

1. The Five Basic Philosophies of Education
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2. Educational Philosophy
Fundamental belief system that answers questions about the purpose of schooling,
the role of a teacher, what should be taught, and the methods used to teach.

3. Perennialism
Based on the view that reality comes from
fixed truths.
Goodness is found in rational thinking.
This theory relates to structured lessons and
drills, religion, personal principles, revelation
and development.

4. Idealism
Based on the view that reality and truth are
in the consistency of one's ideas.
Education serves to sharpen one's intellect.
Idealism relates to refined wisdom.

5. Realism
Realism relates to reality and truth as we
observe them.
Realism believes in the world as it is.
Realism relates to logic and practical
reasoning.

6. Experimentalism
Experimentalism is the view that
everything is changing.
Reality is what one experiences.
This theory relates to social problems
and societal discovery.

7. Existentialism
Existentialism relates to the personal
interpretation of reality, the world, truth
and goodness.