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    PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS AND EDUCATION

    1. Having read these definitions and concepts of philosophy, state your own view of
    philosophy.
    Answer: Ideas travel freely in the broad expanse that is philosophy. Asking the
    appropriate questions is just as important as obtaining the answers. It pushes us to
    think critically, rethink our ideas, and gain a deeper knowledge of the outside world
    and ourselves.
    2. Explain your answer to this question, Why is it important to know these definitions
    and concepts of philosophy?”

    Answer: It is vital to fully understand the definitions and principles of philosophy


    because it provides a framework for delving into and discussing difficult issues
    related to existence, knowledge, morality, and reality. Understanding these terms and
    meanings helps us think and communicate more clearly, which improves our ability to
    express and assess our beliefs. It also gives us the skills needed to evaluate
    arguments critically, spot misconceptions, and have meaningful conversations about
    the most vital aspects of life and the natural world. In the end, having a firm grasp of
    philosophical ideas helps us to manage life's difficulties with more awareness and
    comprehension.

    3. You may read more definitions and concepts of philosophy from other sources. Try
    surfing in the internet reading other materials. Do you find any difference from those
    given? Please provide your best-chosen definition that you got from other sources.
    Answer: One of the widely cited definitions of philosophy comes from Bertrand
    Russell, a renowned philosopher. He described philosophy as "the attempt to
    answer, in a reflective and critical manner, the most fundamental questions about the
    world, ourselves, and our place in the universe."

    ACTIVITIES:

    1. Do you believe that philosophy plays an important role in the educational process?
    Explain your answer.
    Through the development of critical thinking, ethical awareness, cultural awareness,
    multidisciplinary integration, and self-reflection, philosophy enhances the educational
    process. It offers learners insightful knowledge and viewpoints which are critical for
    their academic, personal, and societal growth.
    2. Illustrate by giving a school activity or scenario for your answer in Question #1.
    Answer: Students are encouraged to visualize a rolling cart that is traveling towards
    five persons who are tied to a track within an imaginary moral dilemma that the
    teacher presents to them, such as the well-known "trolley problem." By pulling a
    lever, the pupils can move the trolley to a different track in which there is only room
    for one passenger.
    3. How do you explain to students like you the relationship of philosophy and
    education?
    Answer: Education and philosophy are closely connected. Teachers can build
    pedagogical approaches, create curricula, make ethical decisions, and comprehend
    the origin and purpose of education by using the conceptual framework that
    philosophy offers. Through philosophical inquiry, educators can critically evaluate
    their methods and work toward a more systematic and efficient style of instruction.

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