Similarities & Differences

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3. French-18th century
(European Philosophy)
On education:
Emile, one of his ideal
views of education.
American-20th century
(Western Philosophy)
Laboratory School, to
actualize his pedagogical
theories/beliefs which he
provided.

5. Human being is a part of Nature.
Rousseau says that there are
three resources of education,
nature, man and material
objects.
Here he is regarding nature is
endowment.
Human being is an Active Tool of
Natural phenomenon.
This world is according to our
mindset.
Dewey says that nature , Human
and things are inter-dependent, so
Education comes when they work
together.

6. Objectives of Education
Prepare the Individual to live
,obey and accept the nature as it
is and to protect it.
*Create a naturally noble society
to live.
*Rousseau’s Philosophy:
Emotions are Dominant.
Prepare the Individual to face ,
tolerate and alter the Natural
Phenomenon.
*Create a Technological
developed Society. *Dewey’s
point of view is Based upon
Logics.

7. Perspective on Education
.
The aim of education, is to
learn how to live, and this is
accomplished by following a
guardian , who can lead the
way to good living.
According to Dewey, good education
should have both a social purpose and for
the individual student.
* Guardians are responsible, therefore,
providing students with experiences that
are immediately valuable and which
better enable the students to contribute
to society.

8. Rousseau argues that the
progression of the sciences and
arts has caused the corruption of
virtue and morality.
Dewey argues that the progression of the
sciences and arts has developed the
Society.
Development of this universe is depend on
human’s awareness.
Social Development

10. “Let a Child know nothing because you
have told him, but because he has learnt
it for himself. Let him not be taught
science, let him invent it. If ever you
substitute in his mind authority for
reason, he will cease to reason; he will
be a mere plaything of other people's
opinion” .
A progressive teacher
desires to provide not just
reading and drill, but also
real world experiences and
activities that center on the
real life of student,
―learning by doing.
Application In Teaching

11. Out Comes of Education:
*Both Philosophers wish to Develop the Human beings.
*Both Philosophers desire the Development of the
Society.
*Both of them advocate the Child centered Education.