EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following is not an acceptable criticism of social aims of educa-tion?
A
They are anti-individual
B
Man, in them, becomes only a means to an end
C
They hinder the growth and development of art and literature
D
They are un-psychological as they do not take into account the capacities and interests of the individual
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Criticism of Social Aim: (1) It makes individual only a tool of government. (2) It reduces individual to a mere non-entity. (3) Society ignores the legitimate needs, desires and interests of the individual. (4) It is against the development of individuality of the individual.

Detailed explanation-2: -Expert-Verified Answer Playing for self is not the aim of social development taught in Physical Education.

Detailed explanation-3: -Individual aims and social aims are the most important aims of Education. They are opposed to each other individual aims gives importance for the development of the individuality. Social aim gives importance to the development of society through individual not fulfilling his desire.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aims of Socialization in Education: To prepare the members of the society to adapt to the constantly changing environment. To preserve the traditions, values and customs of a society. To study the various types of social relationships and their impact on individual development.

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