The document discusses the significance and definition of education, highlighting it as a multidisciplinary field crucial for personal development and societal success. It emphasizes the importance of studying the philosophy of education to understand its nature, purpose, and different educational theories, as well as the ethical implications associated with teaching. Various philosophers' perspectives on education are also outlined, noting that definitions of education vary due to the complexity of human nature and environment.

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2.  Education is a gradual process which brings
positive changes in human life and behavior.
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3. Unit 2 2.1 Philosphy & Education
Definition of Education:
 Education as a multidisciplinary field of
knowledge, which is concerned with the study of
all aspects of organizing teaching, and all that
relates to teaching in educational setting in formal
and non-formal educational institution.
Role of an education
 To provide the opportunity for acquiring
knowledge and skills that will enable people to
develop their full potential, and become
successful members of society.
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4. Why Is It Important For Teachers to Study Philosophy of
Education
 It provides a basis for understanding the nature and
purpose of education.
 It allows us to consider the questions that are at the
heart of education, such as: What is the purpose of
education? How should students be taught? What
knowledge and skills should students be taught? How
should students be assessed?
 It also allows us to examine the impact of different
educational theories and practices on students’
learning.
 It helps us to consider the ethical and moral
implications of educating students, and to think about
the role of technology in education.
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5. Philosophy of Education
 It is a Greek, Philosophia means love of wisdom
 Philosophy is love for knowledge.
 Pursuit of knowledge.
 Oxford A L D, Philosophy is search for knowledge
and understanding of nature and meaning of the
universe and human life.
 Philosophy is search for knowledge, wisdom, and
the realities of life and principles.
 (Eternal truth)
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6.  Teaching Philosphy, the map, which provides
directions to move ahead.
 Once you know your path, you will be helping
your students to plan to reach their destinations.
 Teachers are termed as the future makers of the
community.
 To Be in Their Shoes
By learning philosophy, a teacher would be able to
view and analyze from the perspective of their
students.
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7. philosophy of education
The philosophy of education is the branch of
applied philosophy that investigates the nature
of education as well as its aims and problems.
 It includes the examination of educational
theories, the presuppositions present in them,
and the arguments for and against them.
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8. Great Philosophers
 Socrates
 Plato
 Aristotles
 Greek philosophers & they spend their lives in
search of the “eternal truth”
 Common sense outlook & Philosophical outlook
 Philosophical thinking & Common man thinking
 Scope of Philosophy is Unlimited &
 It answer many complicated & important questions.
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9. Meaning of Education
 Education latin word Educare, Educatum means
To train, to bring up, to nourish
Educere To lead out
 Socrates: Education is the process that helps in
searching the truth. Truth is hidden in the minds
of human beings and they should be aware of it.
 Plato: Education is the thing that helps in
developing human being's physical and mental
qualities in such away that his potentialities can
be realised.
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10. Definition of Education
 Aristotle: Education is a process necessary for
the creation of a sound mind in a sound body.
 Drever: Education is a process in which and by
which the knowledge character and behaviour of
the young are shaped and moulded.
 Rousseau: Education is the development of
human nature in a free environment.
 Imam Ghazali (RA):Edn is a process which
enables an individual to distinguish between the
true and the false, the good & the bad, the right
conduct and the evil doing.
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11. Definition of Education
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12. Reasons for different Definition of education
1 )Complex nature of human personality
2)Complexity of human environment
3)Different educational theories & practices
4) Different philosophies of life
All the definition are different but same with respect
to the content.
Education is not something static, but it is continuous
& life long process.
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