MBZ 120 - Philosophy of Education

To define the concepts related to the Philosophy of Education, to explain the relationship between Philosophy and Education, to be able to theoretically design the education systems required by philosophical movements, to be aware of the importance of the relationship between philosophy and education. To gain a philosophical, critical and questioning perspective on existing education systems, to provide intellectual ability, competence and equipment in developing alternative solutions and a new understanding of education, to provide the ability to think critically and produce alternative solutions on the Turkish education system.

1. What is Philosophy? Philosophical definitions (examination of the concepts of knowledge, scientific knowledge, love, intuition, thinking, creation, creativity),
2. Fields of activity of philosophy (Ontology, Epistemology, Axiology),
3. Philosophical Movements, Idealism and education, Realism and education, Existentialism and education, Pragmatism and education,
4. Philosophy of Education and the problem of philosophy of education, 
5. Philosophy of Education movements, Perennialism, Essentialism, Progressivism, Constructivism, Polytechnic Education,
6. Philosophical foundations of the Turkish education system,
7. Radical criticisms of education and school.

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