Exploring the Philosophy of Education

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What is the definition of existentialism?

The belief that we are each responsible for creating purpose or meaning in our own lives

Who is considered the founding father of Western philosophy?

Socrates

Which characteristic is associated with existentialism?

Freedom to choose

What is the focus of education according to perennialism?

<p>The transmission of cultural heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Philosophy comes from the Greek word ______

<p>philo and sophia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should schools help individuals do according to the given text?

<p>Accept responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Socrates is considered by many to be the founding of the ______ philosophy

<p>western</p> Signup and view all the answers

Existentialism is the philosophical belief that we are each responsible for creating purpose or ______ in our own lives

<p>meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

School should help individuals accept themselves as unique individuals and accept responsibility for their ______, feelings and actions

<p>thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Perennialists believe that the focus of education should be the ______

<p>idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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