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Philosophy in Education: Realism and Utilitarianism

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What is the core idea of realism in the context of education?

Focusing on the overall benefit of society as a whole
Teaching students to maximize overall well-being and happiness
Structuring knowledge around essential concepts and subjects
Studying logic, critical thinking, and the scientific method to understand reality (correct)

What is the primary goal of utilitarianism in education?

To provide a foundation of knowledge in core subjects
To promote critical thinking and scientific method
To structure knowledge around essential concepts and subjects
To maximize the overall well-being and happiness of students and society (correct)

What is the main focus of essentialism in education?

Promoting critical thinking and scientific method
Structuring knowledge around essential concepts and subjects (correct)
Maximizing overall well-being and happiness
Focusing on the individual benefits of students

What is the key difference between realism and utilitarianism?

Realism focuses on reality, while utilitarianism focuses on overall benefit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between rule utilitarianism and act utilitarianism?

One is a broader approach, while the other is a more specific approach (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary assumption of realism in education?

That objects have attributes independent of human thought. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to essentialism, what is the role of core subjects in education?

To provide a foundation of knowledge that students can build upon. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of utilitarianism in the context of society?

To maximize the overall well-being and happiness of society. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does realism view the existence of objects or things?

As having mind-independent reality and attributes. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of essentialism in terms of knowledge?

To structure knowledge around essential concepts and subjects. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does utilitarianism approach the concept of education?

By seeking to provide the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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