EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the goal of education according to Idealism?
A
Realisation of moral values
B
Satisfaction of human wants
C
Perfect adaptation to the environment
D
Cultivation of dynamic, adaptable mind which will be resourceful and enterprising in all situations
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Idealism regards man as a spiritual being. Idealism and its goals for education are: Self-realization: Education must aim to make individuals aware of his/her ‘self’. i.e. full knowledge of self as well as the development of the inherent powers of man.

Detailed explanation-2: -In idealism, the aim of education is to discover and develop each individual’s abilities and full moral excellence in order to better serve society. The curricular emphasis is subject matter of mind: literature, history, philosophy, and religion.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to idealism, man is a moral being. The process of education must lead to the deepest spiritual insight and to the highest moral and spiritual conduct. Development of intelligence and rationality. There are set principles working in this creation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Idealistic education emphasizes the inculcation of highest values namely, Truth, Beauty and Goodness. This will lead to the development of a moral character of the child. It aims at self – realization of all individuals by one’s own efforts. Hence, it promotes universal education.

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