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Who first articulated the system of philosophy known as Idealism?
Who first articulated the system of philosophy known as Idealism?
According to Idealism, what is experience ultimately based on?
According to Idealism, what is experience ultimately based on?
What does an idealist give more importance to?
What does an idealist give more importance to?
What is reality, according to Idealism?
What is reality, according to Idealism?
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How is knowledge obtained, according to Idealism?
How is knowledge obtained, according to Idealism?
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What is the idealist goal of education?
What is the idealist goal of education?
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What is the teacher's role in Idealism?
What is the teacher's role in Idealism?
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Study Notes
- Idealism is the oldest system of philosophy known to man.
- It was first articulated by Plato in ancient Greece.
- Idealism maintains that experience is ultimately based on mental activity.
- An idealist gives more importance to the mind and self than the matter and body.
- Reality is an unchanging world of perfect ideas and universal truths.
- Knowledge is obtained when ideas are brought into consciousness.
- The idealist goal of education is to transform individuals through the search for truth.
- The teacher's role is to be a role model and encourage students to discuss and analyze ideas.
- Idealist methods of instruction include lecturing, questioning, and group/individual research projects.
- Education should teach students to think and focus on subject-matter curriculum.
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Discover the world of idealism, the oldest system of philosophy, with our quiz! Test your knowledge on Plato's teachings and the basic principles of idealism, including the importance given to the mind and self, the concept of reality, and the role of education. Learn about the idealist methods of instruction and how they encourage students to search for truth and think critically about subject-matter curriculum. Take the quiz and see if you're an idealist at heart!
