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This 3 page paper examines four quotes submitted by a student related to education. Theories discussed are pragmatism, idealism and existentialism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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It suggests that reality is only in the mind of the individual and that truth goes to the consistency in respect to ideas ("Philosophies of Education," 2006). It also embraces
the concept that goodness is ideal ("Philosophies of Education," 2006). Under this umbrella, students are taught to embrace " the wisdom of past heroes" ("Philosophies of Education," 2006). Existentialism
in education is yet another philosophy. It acknowledges a personal interpretation ("Philosophies of Education," 2006). Under this frame of reference, children will be able to learn independently, but schools provide
a framework in which this should occur ("Philosophies of Education," 2006). In other words, schools only act to guide the individual as he explores the world. Pragmatism on the other
hand is a philosophy that includes an eclectic array of ideas ("Pragmatism," 2006). William James claimed that "pragmatism is merely empiricism pushed to its legitimate conclusions" (Dewey, 1998, p. 7).
Pragmatism is also aligned with the idea of practical consequences ("Pragmatism," 2006). In light of these philosophies of education, quotes were submitted by a student for analysis. The first quote
is from Bob Talbert, taken from the Detroit Free Press of April 5, 1982, and is the following: "Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is
best." This quote, which includes a clever play on words, suggests a very practical approach. Rather than worrying about self-esteem issues for example, schools should teach reading and writing. They
should not include drug or sex education for example. Rather, they should just teach the basics. This is most likely aligned with the philosophy of idealism because it does acknowledges
the value of consistency. Here, it is better to be taught something again and again, rather than to include new ideas or teach something that is above and beyond the
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