This document discusses the relationship between philosophy and education. It defines philosophy as the pursuit of wisdom and truth through rational thinking and examination of life's fundamental questions. Educational philosophy applies philosophical principles to education processes. It helps determine educational aims, curriculum, teaching methods, roles of teachers and students, and other aspects. The document explores different philosophies' influences on these educational factors, such as naturalism prioritizing learning by doing while idealism supports strict discipline. Overall, the document examines how philosophy guides and gives purpose to educational practices and decision-making.

1. • What is Education?
• What is Philosophy?
• What is Educational Philosophy?
• What are the natures of Educational Philosophy?
• What are the Aims and scope of Educational
Philosophy?
• Relationship between Philosophy and Education.
• Significance of Philosophy on Education.

2. What Philosophy is ?
• It is the oldest intellectual Discipline of the
world.
• Philosophy is nothing but a deep state of
enquiry to find out the truth or reality.
• It is a process where deep thoughts, deep
concern or deep enquiry is done into a
problem to know its reality.
• Thales, the Greek philosopher of 7th century
B.C. is considered as the father of Western
Philosophy.
• The systematic interpretation to find out the
reality or truth of a problem is called

3. • Philosophy provides knowledge and
information to all subjects.
• It is rightly called as the mother of “all
Sciences & Arts” subjects.
In layman’s view ,Philosophy is nothing but
wisdom, knowledge, virtue etc.
Etymological Meaning:
• Philos + Sophia=(Love+ Wisdom)=Love for
Wisdom.
• It is a continuous seeking of insight into basic
realities on the physical world, life, mind,
society, knowledge & values.
• Philosophers are the persons who are curious
to learn new things always and never satisfy
in any particular answer.

4. • Definitions:
Weber, “Philosophy is an attempt at universal
explanation of nature of things, it looks into the
problem deeper and still deeper till it reaches
compression and meaningfulness.”
Fichte,-“Philosophy is the Science of Knowledge”.
DR.S. Radhakrishnan,- “Philosophy is a logical
enquiry into the nature of reality”.
Cisero,- “Philosophy is the mother of all arts and the
true medicine of mind”.
Aristotle,- “Philosophy is a Science, which discovers
the real nature of Supernatural elements”.

5. Findings:
• Philosophy is the truth or wisdom gain out of
human knowledge and experience.
• It is a rational way of thinking and living.
• It is the totality of human experiences,
comprehensive view of life.
• It is an attempt to answer the ultimate reality
of life.
• It is a search for knowledge, wisdom, reality
by logical reasoning.
In Hindi it is called as ‘Darshan’, through which
we can see or perceive truth.

6. Educational Philosophy
• Now, the combination of (Education +
Philosophy) =Educational Philosophy.
• It is a branch of Philosophy which answers all
educational questions or problems.
• Both are interrelated and complementary to
each others.
• “Philosophy without Education is Blind.
Education without Philosophy is Lame.”
• Philosophy gives direction to Education and
Education proceeds on right lines with the help
of Philosophy.
• Ross: “Philosophy and Education are two sides
of a same coin.”

7. Definitions of Educational Philosophy.
• John Dewey, “Educational Philosophy is the
most significant phase of Philosophy, for it is
through the process of Education that
knowledge is obtained”.
• G.E. Patridge, “ Philosophy is based upon
Education, as Education is based upon
Philosophy.”
 It is the application of philosophical principles
in the educational processes.
It relates philosophy to life through the
medium of education.

8. Nature of Educational
Philosophy.
• It related Philosophy to life through the medium
of Education.
• It helps to acquire knowledge and skills in
Education.
• It solves all educational issues and problems.
• It determines the aims of human life.
• It is a theoretical Science.
• It helps in achieving goals in human life.
• It determines the aim of education, curriculum,
methods of teaching, role of teachers, role of
the students, evaluation process etc.

9. Aims of Educational Philosophy.
1. To find solutions for various educational issues related with
students, teachers, curriculum, methods, discipline etc.
2. To make Education according to the need based life and
society.
3. To determine aim of human life that is, aim of survival.
4. To produce better citizens by fostering democratic attitudes
in behaviour.
5. To make teaching learning process more effective and
attractive.
6. To expand our knowledge & experiences & implement them
in the educational practices.
7. To bring out an all round personality development in child
and prepare him to stand on his own feet.
8. To make Education flexible in order to achieve the goals of a
country-national integration, international Understanding &
globalisation.
9. To develop Education as a powerful instrument to bring out

10. Scope of Educational Philosophy.
1. Objectives of life: it determines the objective of
life of an individual.
2. Aims of Education:
3. Curriculum:
4. Methods of Teaching:
5. Teachers:
6. Students:
7. Text book:
8. Discipline:
9. Evaluation:
10.Institutional Planning:
11.Educational problems & solutions:

11. Relationship between Philosophy and Education.
• Both are closely inter-related.
• “Philosophy is the contemplative side of life
whereas Education is the active side of life”.
• If education is the physical body, Philosophy
is its soul.”
• Both are related like Flower & fragrance,
flesh & blood.
• They are the two side of the same coin.
• Philosophy is the theoretical side whereas
education is the practical side of Philosophy.

12. 01. Philosophy determines the directions
Education:
02. Education is the means for propagation of
Philosophy.
03. Education is the practical side of Philosophy.
04. Great Philosophers are Great Educationists.:
05.Philosophy determines various aspects of
Education:
06. Political Philosophy determines Education;
07. Philosophy shapes the aspects of Education;
08. Philosophy & Educational Values:
09. Philosophy provides answer to ultimate
questions.

13. Significance of Philosophy for Educational
Practices.
( Impact of Philosophy on Education.)
• Philosophy and Educational values:
• Philosophy and Science Education. :
• Philosophy and Aims of Education:
• Philosophy and Curriculum:
• Philosophy and Methods of Teaching:
• Philosophy and Role of teachers:
• Philosophy and Role of Students;
• Philosophy and Discipline:
• Philosophy and Supervision:
• Philosophy and School Administration:

14. Role of Philosophy Naturalism Idealism Pragmatism
1. Aims of
Education
Self-Expression Self-Realisation Social Efficiency
2. Curriculum Science Subjects based
on interest &
experiences. Based on
psychology of child.
Religious Subjects for
spiritual
development.
Ethics, Logic,
Literature
Practical Subject-
Electronics,
Automobiles Poly-
tech etc.
3. Methods of
Teaching
Learning by doing, Play
way,Child Centred,
Learning by self, Auto-
education.
Lecture , Question-
Answer , logical,
Discussion, Debate
Experimental,
Project, Problem-
solving, group activity
4. Discipline No Restriction, Self-
control.
Full Strict & Rigid Social Discipline.
5. Role of Teacher Spectator &Observer,
Passive
Active & Prime Friend, Guide &
Philosopher.
6. Role of Student Primary, Active Secondary Active Participant
7. School Building
Con.
Natural Environment Controlled
Environment
Social Environment.
8. Supervision Lenient Very Strict Democratic
&Friendly
9. Administration.