WHAT PHILOSOPHY ? EDU 360 Guidance: Week 1 Adebimpe Odunjo, Ph.D. October 2013
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1. WHAT PHILOSOPHY ? EDU 360 Guidance: Week 1 Adebimpe Odunjo,
Ph.D. October 2013
2. AND THE ANSWER IS.... Dependent on how we individually
process information.
3. COMMON AGREEMENTS Study of the longest word in the
dictionary "IF Existed since Man had a conscience Never ending
discussion No hard line finite conclusions
4. METAPHYSICS Thought/Conscience Explains reality of life
beyond physics and science Heavily dependent on personal
perspectives/views Beginning point of conversation in
philosophy
5. AXIOLOGY Values Morals and Ethics Right and wrong
Integrity
6. EPISTEMOLOGY Knowledge The study of knowledge Examines
beliefs Questions truth
7. SO... A personal Philosophy of Education: Is not a one shot
deal. evolves *The form of your present perceptions will change.
*The substance of your belief(s) rarely change.
8. ASK YOURSELF... Is it possible to lie without saying a word?
Do you ask enough questions or do you settle for what you know?
Time or Money?
11. REFERENCES Belbase, S. ( 2011). Philosophical Foundations
for Curriculum Decisions. An Evaluative Report. University of
Wyoming. Doll, J.W. (1993). Postmodern perspective on curriculum.
New York, NY: Teachers College Press. Stallones, J.R. (2011).
Philosophy of Education Images: Google images ( public domain)
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson Universal Press Syndicate If a
tree falls. Retrieved from offthemark.com 9/17/2013 Meaning of
Life. Retrieved from soulgineering .com Savage Chickens by Doug
Savage. retrieved from savagechickens.com