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    The document discusses the educational philosophies of several prominent philosophers. Plato believed each person should devote themselves to what they are best suited for. Aristotle felt virtue was more important than knowledge alone. Socrates thought ignorance was the cause of evil and knowledge led to virtue. Confucius advocated treating others how you wish to be treated and maintaining order and harmony. Lao-Tze emphasized passivity, humility and frugality and living in accordance with one's nature. John Dewey viewed education as a social process of continuous growth through experience rather than preparation for life.

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    THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES OF THE WORLDS GREATEST PHILOSOPHERS

    PLATO Every individual should devote his life to what is best fitted for him to do. Poor leadership will lead to wrong decisions. Social justice is giving of what is due to whom it is due.

    Aristotle The end of education is not knowledge alone. Virtue which is moral excellence goodness and righteousness is not possession of knowledge. Advocates the practice of moderation.

    Socrates The problem of evil is the results of ignorance. Knowledge is virtue and ignorance is vice.

    Confucius The Family serve as model for correct relations among them, Postulated the golden rule for all men to follow Treat others as you wish them to treat you. Reason and natural law constantly enjoy man to live righteously to offend no one and to give one this due. Order and harmony should begin in the inner nature of man. Justice and love always go together.

    Lao-Tze He emphasized the virtue of passivity,humility and frugality. To achieve happiness, men should bring themselves into harmony with the TAO which he was not a god but the supreme and governing principlpe of the universe. To achieve happiness is Be yourself, be natural;live in accordance with your true, good and best nature.

    Comenius Development of the whole man before he becomes professional Effective learning is done through the use of the vernacular. Follow the order of natural law. Train for character development. Both boys and girls should be include in education regardless of their socio-economic status. Advocates the use of visual aids in classroom teaching.

    Locke Tabular rasa or blank slate Education can help shape the pupil according to the disposition of the teacher. Emphasized formal discipline moral and physical education. Methods of instruction should consider habit formation through drill and exercise,mmemorization and reasoning.

    Rousseau Man is by nature good and virtuous. Development of the child according to his inherent endowments. The child is the most important component of the school system. Use of instinctive tendencies as the starting point any educational pursuit.

    Pestalozzi Education is a social process of organized growth and development. Education should be in accordance with the laws of natural growth and development of the child. Subject matter curriculum should be humanistics.

    Froebel Father of kindergarten Creative expression should be encouraged. Education should be accompanied with spirit of informality and joy. Self-activity as a means of development. Individual differences should be respected. Knowledge is the rethinking of latent ideas. Values are eternal.

    Herbart Learning should lead to character formation Aim of education should be ethical and moral The leader gets meaning from previous experiences to which it is related. The curriculum should include a wide range of subjects.

    Spencer Knowledge acquired that is best for use in life is also the best for the development of power Emphasis on physical activity Science oriented curriculum Societies are bound to change.

    John Dewey Learning by doing Eduation is life,not preparation for life. Education is a social process. Eduaction is growth and a continuous reconstruction of experience The center of correlation is the childs own social activities. The school is primarily a social institution.

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