Philosophical Inquiry in Education

What are the three specific areas of philosophical inquiry?

• Metaphysics, Epistemology, Axiology

• Logic, Ethics, Aesthetics

• Ontology, Phenomenology, Hermeneutics

What is the primary method of teaching in Idealism?

• Lecture

• Dialectic

• Socratic Method

What does Realism emphasize in education?

• The material world

• Abstract ideas

• Spiritual values

What is the role of the teacher in Pragmatism?

• Authoritarian

• Facilitator

• Lecturer

What is the focus of Existentialist education?

• Individual needs

• Standardized testing

• Group learning

What are the cognitive purposes of schools?

• Teaching basic skills

• Inculcation of patriotism

• Socialization of citizens

What does the Functionalist Theory emphasize?

• Interdependence and consensus

• Competition and conflict

• Communication and relationships

What is the main focus of Interaction Theories?

• Communication and relationships

• Economic power

• Cognitive skills

What is Exchange Theory based on?

• The concept of reciprocity

• The concept of conflict

• The concept of cooperation

What does Consensus Theory explore?

• What people and society have in common

• What divides people and society

• How to create conflict