EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Idealist philosophers advocate that education should be religious, moral, intellectual, aesthetic and physical. Emphasis should be given on physical health i.e. sound health through spiritual values. Education should aim at developing child into a complete man with full mental, intellectual, moral and cultural uplift.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to idealism, man is the most beautiful creature of God his grandest work. It lays stress on the exaltation of human personality. It is self-realization. The aim of education is to develop the self of the individual’s higher till self-realization is achieved.

Detailed explanation-3: -Self-realization involves full knowledge of the self. Hence, the first aim of education according to Idealism is to develop the ‘Self’ of the individual higher and higher till self-realization is achieved. Idealists give greater importance to spiritual values in comparison with material attainments.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the goal of education according to Idealism? (d) Cultivation of dynamic, adaptable mind which will be resourceful and enterprising in all situations.

Detailed explanation-5: -Features of Idealism: (1) “Ideas are to ultimate cosmic significance”. (2) Emancipation of spirit. (3) Spirit and intellect are of supreme value and not physical matter. (4) Realization of higher values of life.