The Major Philosophy

What is philosophy?

• An unchanging view about view of the human nature.

• A way of thinking about life.

• A process of making choices.

• A means to unleash human's potential.

Philosophy provides clear __________ and __________ to curriculum.

• beliefs, values

• strategies, activities

• goals, objectives

• thought, goals

Who is the father of idealism?

• Locke

• Dewey

• Aristotle

• Plato

What is the aim of idealism?

• Search for truth and endure values.

• Child learns by doing.

• Educate the whole person in making decision.

• Help human to become fully his authentic self.

Pragmatism is also referred as _______________________.

• Problem solving

• Experimentation

• Revision

• Deduction

Existentialism deals with _____________________.

• Idea

• Commitment

• Belief

• Method

According tp Calderon (2004), one of the factors that affect freedom is ____________________.

• Influence of peers and associates.

• Influence of mass media.

• Influence of personal thought.

• Influence of people's perception.

What does it mean by "Realist Teacher"?

• Facilitate choices for students and develop authentic self.

• Help students to find their own essence.

• Help the students to unleash their own potentials.

• Able to present material in an organised and systematic way.

What does existentialist mean by morality?

• Restraint on freedom

• Fulfilling the need of society

• Matter of individual preferences

• Training of senses

The role of pragmatist teacher is to cultivate critical thinking and scientific processes.

• True

• False