Different Philosophical Perspectives on Education

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According to Plato, education involves training in:

Implanting pleasure and pain in non-rational souls (correct)

Instilling pleasure and pain in rational souls

Encouraging non-rational instincts

Developing rational instincts

How did Milton define education?

As fitting a person to perform justly and skillfully in all areas of life (correct)

As a process of developing theoretical knowledge

As a means to acquire wealth and power

As preparation for public office only

Lodge's wider perspective on education equates education to:

Formal schooling practices

Experience in a controlled environment

Normal environmental interactions of living organisms (correct)

Nature's influence on individuals

According to Lodge's narrower definition, education within schooling is guided by:

Teachers in the social institution of schooling Signup and view all the answers

What did Home emphasize in the definition of education?

Superior adjustment of human beings to God Signup and view all the answers

To Langford, education differs from theoretical activities by its focus on:

Practical results over theoretical outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Why is education without morality considered dangerous?

It fails to cater to the needs of human nature Signup and view all the answers

In the context of law, how does a simple society uphold its norms?

Through informal procedures and sanctions Signup and view all the answers

What role does law play in social organization?

Defining what individuals can expect from others Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the legal order?

A living institution responding to social needs Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes law in society according to the text?

Its contribution to social integration Signup and view all the answers

How does the text imply that Nigeria's lack of progress is related to education and morality?

Education in Nigeria lacks value due to low morality standards Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of studying logic as an academic discipline?

Enhancing the capacity for clear thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is a key skill that studying logic imparts to students?

Critical analysis of arguments Signup and view all the answers

How does studying logic affect students' ability to formulate arguments?

Enhances it in a rigorous manner Signup and view all the answers

What is one implication of logic for various academic disciplines according to the text?

Enhances reasoning in all academic areas Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of academic logic is mentioned by Lacey (1976) and Uduigwomen (2000)?

Two different aspects of academic logic Signup and view all the answers

How does studying logic benefit individuals according to the text?

Enables individuals to be coherent and consistent in reasoning Signup and view all the answers

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