Thought, Philisophy and Education
Philosophy
It is a great part of human nature to be curious. The basic, fundamental drive to explore is often what ties the human race together. Regardless of ethnicity or religion, the same inner ambition and sense of wonder exist. It is for this reason that people have created unique systems and cultures that serve their creative and curious natures. The curiosity to further analyze concepts within a culture such as its values, language, knowledge and other conceptual ideas such as reality, existence, and reason is known as philosophy. The origin of this term came from the Greek, “philosophia” meaning “love of wisdom.”[1] Philosophy, a field of exploration in itself, became a popular “science” among those who were willing to explore the undiscovered and difficult concepts that bind mankind together and likewise tear it apart. This investigation to unveil certain truths is the purest example of man’s unrelenting and curious drive.
[1] "Topic Page:." Philosophy. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. <http://www.credoreference.com/topic/philosophy>.
Education
Human beings are instilled with an innate sense of learning; through both conscious and unconscious observation and experience, they learn new behaviors, skills, and reflexes. In groups, humans intentionally teach one another in order to build upon each other’s skills and behaviors. As humanity has developed over time, new methods have been created and expanded in order to better satisfy the curiosity of humankind through education. Driven by the need to know and through interaction, both vocal and written, and organization of facilities where systematized education can take place, humanity has refined the processes of teaching and learning.
Includes:
The Origins of Sophism and Sophistic Movements
The Origin of Philosophy: Ancient Egyptian and Babylonian Reasoning and its Influence on Greek, Roman, and African Philosophies
The Legacy of the Alexandrian Library
Dialectic
Scientific Revolution
The Branches of Philosophy
It is a great part of human nature to be curious. The basic, fundamental drive to explore is often what ties the human race together. Regardless of ethnicity or religion, the same inner ambition and sense of wonder exist. It is for this reason that people have created unique systems and cultures that serve their creative and curious natures. The curiosity to further analyze concepts within a culture such as its values, language, knowledge and other conceptual ideas such as reality, existence, and reason is known as philosophy. The origin of this term came from the Greek, “philosophia” meaning “love of wisdom.”[1] Philosophy, a field of exploration in itself, became a popular “science” among those who were willing to explore the undiscovered and difficult concepts that bind mankind together and likewise tear it apart. This investigation to unveil certain truths is the purest example of man’s unrelenting and curious drive.
[1] "Topic Page:." Philosophy. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. <http://www.credoreference.com/topic/philosophy>.
Education
Human beings are instilled with an innate sense of learning; through both conscious and unconscious observation and experience, they learn new behaviors, skills, and reflexes. In groups, humans intentionally teach one another in order to build upon each other’s skills and behaviors. As humanity has developed over time, new methods have been created and expanded in order to better satisfy the curiosity of humankind through education. Driven by the need to know and through interaction, both vocal and written, and organization of facilities where systematized education can take place, humanity has refined the processes of teaching and learning.
Includes:
The Origins of Sophism and Sophistic Movements
The Origin of Philosophy: Ancient Egyptian and Babylonian Reasoning and its Influence on Greek, Roman, and African Philosophies
The Legacy of the Alexandrian Library
Dialectic
Scientific Revolution
The Branches of Philosophy