Idealism, Realism, and Pragmatism in Education
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What was one of René Descartes' major contributions to mathematics?

  • Formalization of number theory
  • Creation of trigonometry
  • Birth of analytical geometry (correct)
  • Development of calculus

    • Which of the following best describes Descartes' view of the physical universe?

  • A collection of chaotic elements
  • An entity influenced by divine forces
  • A reflection of human intellect
  • A mathematically designed engine (correct)

    • In which year did Descartes publish 'Discourse on Method'?

  • 1620
  • 1641
  • 1650
  • 1637 (correct)

    • What subject did Descartes NOT study at the Jesuit college of Henri IV?

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

    Which philosophical approach is most closely associated with Descartes?

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

    Which work is NOT authored by René Descartes?

    <p>Critique of Pure Reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of Descartes' 'Discourse on Method'?

    <p>Establishing principles for scientific reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following did NOT influence modern idealism according to the content?

    <p>David Hume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of education according to Aristotle?

    <p>To produce a good man who can control his animal activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Aristotle view the nature of man in regard to goodness?

    <p>Man must learn to be good through education and reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Thomas Aquinas' role in relation to Aristotle's philosophy?

    <p>He integrated Aristotelian thought with Christian theology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aquinas, how is truth acquired?

    <p>Through a combination of reason and divine revelation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Aquinas contribute to the understanding of natural theology?

    <p>He championed the idea that human intellect can grasp divine truths without revelation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Aquinas refer to as 'supernatural revelation'?

    <p>Divine truths made accessible through Holy Scripture and tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of man's capability did Aristotle prioritize in education?

    <p>Intellectual capacities and individual health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aquinas mean by 'natural revelation'?

    <p>Knowledge available through human nature and reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Saint Augustine of Hippo differentiate between the two realms he described?

    <p>The City of God was governed by truth and goodness, while the City of Man was governed by the senses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Augustine's view on teaching knowledge to others?

    <p>One person cannot teach another but must guide them through questioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Augustine's philosophy, how did he reinterpret the concept of the Good?

    <p>He equated the Good with God's nature and positioned it against evil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant belief did both Plato and Augustine share regarding knowledge?

    <p>Knowledge must be discovered rather than created by individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Augustine's view on faith compare to Plato's perspective on truth?

    <p>Augustine prioritized faith as irrational, while Plato upheld absolute truth based on reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Augustine’s philosophy connect Christianity with Plato’s ideas?

    <p>By relating the World of Ideas to the City of God and the World of Matter to the City of Man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Augustine perceive worldly knowledge in relation to faith?

    <p>Worldly knowledge was considered flawed, making faith superior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Augustine attribute to the church in the pursuit of knowledge?

    <p>The church determines the validity of all true knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did Locke use to describe the child’s mind at birth?

    <p>Tabula rasa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Locke believe regarding innate talents in children?

    <p>They should be nurtured and discovered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Locke, what role does play have in a child's learning process?

    <p>It is crucial for learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Locke suggest that education should be adapted to children?

    <p>By aligning with children's natural inclinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Locke's most significant contributions to educational theory?

    <p>Emphasizing the significance of early impressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two philosophers are associated with the development of contemporary realism?

    <p>Alfred North Whitehead and Bertrand Russell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Locke’s view on the timing of reading instruction?

    <p>It should start as soon as a child is talking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Locke’s theory of mind suggests that knowledge acquisition is primarily through which process?

    <p>Experience, perception, and reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Hegelian concept of mind or spirit primarily aim to achieve?

    <p>Integrating and uniting contradictions without reducing either side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the essence of 'Hegelianism'?

    <p>Rational categories are capable of expressing all forms of reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aquinas, what role does the mother play in a child's moral development?

    <p>She is the child's first teacher responsible for setting the moral tone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What foundational method did Bacon contribute to the acquisition of knowledge?

    <p>The inductive method beginning with observations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thomism, as a philosophical school, is primarily based on the work of which thinker?

    <p>Thomas Aquinas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of education according to Dewey's perspective on pragmatism?

    <p>Growth in the ability to learn from experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do pragmatists view the relationship between the methods used to teach and the outcomes of education?

    <p>The methods are equally important as the outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criticism is indicated towards the pragmatic approach in education?

    <p>It is too flexible and lacks structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In pragmatic philosophy, what is the role of the educator?

    <p>To be more interested in children's interests and their environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a belief held by the progressive pragmatic movement regarding children?

    <p>Children should be separated by intelligence to cater to societal needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pragmatic stance on the use of the scientific method in education?

    <p>It is fundamental but must not be sterile and detached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is education viewed in the context of pragmatism?

    <p>As a flexible social process with a specific objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regarding the application of scientific knowledge, what is a key perspective of pragmatists?

    <p>Scientific methods can still benefit humanity despite past problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Idealism, Realism and Pragmatism in Education

    • Philosophical Methods: Traditionally, philosophical methods involve analyzing and clarifying concepts, arguments, and theories. Philosophers examine theories and arguments, leading to revisions or abandonment of certain theories.

    • World Philosophies: Three major world philosophies are idealism, realism, and pragmatism. Educators encounter philosophical questions daily, such as how to balance student needs with class needs, deciding when to bend rules, and prioritizing different values.

    • Philosophy's Role: Philosophy is used to understand beliefs about existence and evaluate arguments. It helps educators make better decisions regarding competing values and priorities.

    Idealism

    • Core Idea: Idealism argues that the ultimate nature of reality is based on mind or ideas. Reality is inseparable from mind, consciousness or perception. The external world is seen as a reflection of the mind.

    • Forms of Idealism:

      • Platonic Idealism: There exists a perfect realm of forms and ideas; our world is a shadow of that realm.
      • Religious Idealism: Knowledge originates in perceived phenomena organized by categories; knowledge is discovered.
      • Modern Idealism: All things are viewed as ideas, and ideal knowledge forms the system of ideas.

    • Key Figures: Plato, Augustine (religious idealism)

    Realism

    • Core Idea: Realists believe that reality, knowledge, and value exist independently of the human mind. Material things exist whether or not a human perceives them.

    • Emphasis on Experience: Realists emphasize the study of material things as a way to understand ideas more effectively. Knowledge comes from sensory experience and reflection.

    • Key Figures: Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas (religious realism), Francis Bacon, John Locke and Bertrand Russell.

    Pragmatism

    • Core Idea: Reality, knowledge, and value are seen as dynamic; subject to change. Pragmatism emphasizes experience and practical consequences when determining the truth rather than abstract concepts.
    • Importance of Experience: Pragmatism emphasizes the importance of experience as a means to develop knowledge and to solve problems.
    • Key Figures: Francis Bacon, John Locke, John Dewey.

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