Comparing Major Philosophies by

Cosmology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:06:12 UTC

God created the universe, including the Heavens and the Earth.
Genesis 1:1
1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and
void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of
the waters

Cosmology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:07:33 UTC

The rejection of grand narrative, and a focus of plurality and relativity. Views the universe as chaotic and crazy.

cosmology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:07:41 UTC

Existence precedes essence. Absence of inherent meaning, or interest in finding meaning.

Cosmology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:07:49 UTC

An evolving universe that can be understood through practical consequences and experience. It is in flux. Heliocentric view.

Cosmology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:07:58 UTC

A reality of reason and God. The universe has design and order. Every result has a direct cause.

Cosmology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:08:15 UTC

The universe exists separately from our beliefs and our perception. The world can rely on science to determine the answers.

Cosmology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:08:27 UTC

The material world is either an illusion or a state of mind. (Plato's allegory of the cave).

Theology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:09:22 UTC

Ultimate reality is spiritual or mental in nature. Could be God or a divine mind. Material world is an expression of this divine mind.

Anthropology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:09:34 UTC

We are beings of thought and mind, and thus our true essence is in our thoughts and consciousness rather than something like our physicality. Mind and spirit are the focus.

Ontology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:09:46 UTC

Reality is the mind. Ideas, thoughts, minds, or selves rather than a stress on material objects or forces.

Truth

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:10:37 UTC

Truth is your own thoughts. Truth as what is perfect and eternal. Universal truths (a priori).

Source

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:10:46 UTC

Knowledge comes from mental process and reasoning. Intuition guides us. Mental activities and perceptions show our source of knowledge.

Validity

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:10:53 UTC

Validity of knowledge is gained through alignment within the established system of thinking and experiences.

Ethics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:11:02 UTC

Values come from absolute being, within the mind, from the church.

Aesthetics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:11:15 UTC

Emphasizes the importance of the imagination, and creativity, and the personal expression of the mind and thinking of the artist.

Theology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:24:41 UTC

The divine has an existence outside of the mind, and an be explained through reason, and evidence as well as testing.

Theology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:24:42 UTC

Anthropology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:26:02 UTC

We each have human characteristics. Human nature, behavior and systems are characteristics of humanity. Biological organisms which are shaped by our surroundings.

Ontology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:26:08 UTC

Reality through things & matter in motion.

Truth

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:26:14 UTC

Truth is reality of senses through observation.

Source

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:26:20 UTC

Knowledge comes from direct interaction with the world, and how we use our senses to gather information and interpretation.

Validity

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:26:29 UTC

Knowledge is correct if it reflects the world accurately. Correspondence with objective reality. Scientific methods like testing and logical reasoning ensure truth.

Ethics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:26:35 UTC

Values come from natural law & experience.

Aesthetics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:26:43 UTC

Something is beautiful when it accurately portrays the ordinary every day life. It isn't romanticized, but rather real and raw.

Theology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:27:13 UTC

More of a rational and systematic way to approach God. Reasoning and redemption as well as revelation. Belief in Jesus Christ as savior.

Anthropology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:27:23 UTC

Rational beings who are free, but have a purpose of being with God and to be created new through Christ's redemption through grace.

Ontology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:27:32 UTC

Structured understanding of reality, essence before existence.

Truth

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:27:38 UTC

Accurately knowing and understanding reality that exists apart from our mind. Ultimate truth lies with God.

Source

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:27:57 UTC

Sources of knowledge come from both reason and divine revelation from the Lord. Using both helps understand and guide us to a clear truth.

Validity

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:28:22 UTC

Alignment with objective reality, looking at them as complements to sources of truth. Use the balance of faith and reason.

Ethics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:28:32 UTC

Values come from rationality and rational thought.

Aesthetics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:28:44 UTC

Objective beauty and symbolism. Theological and philosophical themes are integrated into art, which make it pleasing and beautiful.

Theology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:29:01 UTC

Practical side of religion. Personal experience, pluralistic approach to understanding.

Anthropology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:29:12 UTC

Human experience, social connections and how we adapt to the world around us. All of these things allow us to understand human nature.

Ontology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:29:23 UTC

Practical experience-based which focused on the interconnectivity of reality. There are multiple ways id understand and engaging with the world.

Truth

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:29:29 UTC

Truth is what works for the greatest number of people.

Source

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:29:37 UTC

Knowledge is rooted in experience. We do not simple receive knowledge. The seeking of knowledge is a transaction.

Validity

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:29:51 UTC

Knowledge must be carefully distinguished from belief. Authenticity is a private concern, but knowledge is public.

Ethics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:30:00 UTC

Humanity is responsible but there are no absolute principles.

Aesthetics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:30:09 UTC

Beauty is defined through personal experience, practical understanding, and the ever changing and evolving nature of one's appreciation for beauty and style.

Theology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:30:19 UTC

We are individuals, man is nothing else but what he makes of himself.

Anthropology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:30:31 UTC

There is no human nature, since there is no god to conceive it. No meaning besides existence.

Ontology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:30:40 UTC

First came the individual person, and then came the ideas that the individual created. Existence precedes essence. Individualism is important.

Truth

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:30:47 UTC

Truth is whatever I deem to be true. It doesn't matter as long as I make a choice.

Source

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:30:54 UTC

Teachers are not the source of knowledge. Students make choices and determine their own knowledge.

Validity

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:31:19 UTC

Validity is closely tied to authenticity, personal truths, and responsibility. One can validate one's view because that person can do whatever they want.

Ethics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:31:26 UTC

Your choices determine your ethics and values, what is wrong is to not choose anything.

Aesthetics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:31:38 UTC

Aesthetics is subjective. Reflects existential themes in art. Expression and creative freedom, whatever you want!

Theology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:31:49 UTC

Seeking to understand diversity and the complexity of religion. Focuses on the personal experience. Skepticism of narratives.

Anthropology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:31:58 UTC

Embracing multiple perspectives, decentering of authority, critique of power structures such as government. Always seeking to understand diversity and the human culture. Uplift the marginalized.

Ontology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:32:10 UTC

Challenges traditional views of a single objective reality and elevates the contingent nature of our life as humans.

Truth

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:32:18 UTC

Truth is relative, and constructed by others. Shaped by the world and cultural ideas. Truth varies from person to person.

Source

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:32:25 UTC

Can be from wherever you want. language, culture, power, perspective. Very much constructed by the individual.

Validity

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:32:38 UTC

Very fluid and depends on the scenario and context. There is more than one way to validate your truth, which shows it is very objective. Any truth can be valid.

Ethics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:32:45 UTC

Relies on being different, and being something that is abnormal. There is no absolute moral principle. Very flexible and inclusive. Lift up the oppressed and marginalized.

Aesthetics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:32:58 UTC

Beauty is found in diversity. Something different, playful, unique, and something that lifts up the oppressed is beautiful.

Theology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:34:08 UTC

God is omnipresent. He is all powerful and is divine, righteous, holy, creator.
Exodus 34:6-7a describes God as "The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and
gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to
thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin"

Anthropology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:35:08 UTC

The study of humans and how they relate to God. We are made in the Imago Dei, or image of Christ and
therefore have characteristics of God. We are all fallen and sinful though.

Genesis 1:27
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and
female he created them".

Ontology

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:35:46 UTC

God is the nature of existence and of reality.
Romans 1:20
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power
and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has
been made, so that people are without excuse."

Truth

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:36:00 UTC

Reality can be known because of what God can do. God is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Jesus said he would prove his authority that he is the truth by dying for our sins on the cross and
rising from the dead. So, if Jesus was not resurrected, then he wouldn’t be the truth. He would
only be a good teacher with wise words, which many people believe. But Christians have a
mountain of evidence to demonstrate with reasonable certainty that he did rise from the dead,
proving that he has the authority to make the claim that he is the truth.

Source

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:36:07 UTC

We can gain knowledge through experiences, teaching, observations, senses, reading, and other people.
Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and
instruction".
Proverbs 18:15: "The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks
knowledge".

Validity

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:36:15 UTC

We must look to the right places for knowledge. As Christians, our knowledge comes from the Lord. We
must remember to strive for the right kinds of knowledge, and of we are, then we can be confident in its
validity.
Hosea 4:1,6: "There is no truth, no mercy, and no knowledge of God in the land".
Godly knowledge comes from fearing the Lord—being in awe of Him and
submitting to Him (Proverbs 1:7). True, good knowledge comes from God as
a gift—from “His own mouth”—to those who have understanding (Daniel 2:21;
Proverbs 2:6). Believers can ask God for more knowledge (Psalm 119:66).

Ethics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:36:25 UTC

Our morals and values as Christians will be different from the world. This is because the Holy Spirit lives in
us.

Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love.
Honor one another above yourselves" (Romans 12:9-10). The Bible says,
"Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their
eyes to them receive many curses" (Proverbs 28:27).
9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not
steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this
one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor.
Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Aesthetics

kalebfld — 2024-10-13 01:36:36 UTC

God's creation is good, and pleasing from the Christian perspective.
The Bible says that beauty comes from God and that the world is perfect. Psalm 50:2
says, "From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth". Genesis 1:4, 8, 10, 12, 18, 31
says, "And God saw everything that He had made, and it was very good". Syriac 42:25
says, "There's nothing He created imperfect".

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Purpose of Education

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Develop the mind, instill moral values, and find a deeper understanding of universal truths. Make people who can positively contribute to society.

Purpose of Education

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To help students understand and interact with the real world. Acquiring factual knowledge and practical skills that apply to life.

Purpose of Education

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Develop the intellectual and moral virtues of students. Reason and logic must be developed.

Purpose of Education

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Prepare students to be practical and effective people in society. Develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills that well equip students for real life.

Purpose of Education

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Help students find their own meaning and purpose in life. Personal development and authentic self-awareness as well as self discovery.

Purpose of Education

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Establish your own truth, and explore multiple perspectives along the way. Each student should be an active participant of their own learning process. Uplift the oppressed.

Purpose of Education

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To make a difference in the lives of students, ushering them on into the real world with skills to succeed, all while showing the love and care of Jesus.

Nature of Student

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Viewed as inherently good, and capable of growth both morally and intellectually. Students have this potential for growth. Maturing the whole of the person.

Nature of Student

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Seen as an active learner that is capable of working within the real world. They are rational beings who have the skills to examine and make conclusions based on their observations.

Nature of Student

kalebfld — 2024-11-09 23:49:32 UTC

Viewed as a rational being with the potential for moral and intellectual development. Capable of understanding universal truth through their use of reason and logic.

Nature of Student

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Students are seen as individuals who learn through interactions and experiences. They are active participants in the process.

Nature of Student

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Seen as inherently free and capable of making individual choices. They also create or construct their own meaning. The individual makes their identity and beliefs.

Nature of Student

kalebfld — 2024-11-09 23:50:22 UTC

Each student constructs their own knowledge, and they are biproducts of their cultural, social and personal contexts.

Nature of Student

kalebfld — 2024-11-09 23:50:33 UTC

All humans are created in the image of God, and yet we are all fallen into the sin nature of humanity. Each learner is still a direct reflection of God, and should be treated as such.

Role of Teacher

kalebfld — 2024-11-09 23:51:57 UTC

Act as a guide or mentor that facilitates intellectual and moral development. Inspire students to think deeply and to engage them with ideas that enhance their potential.

Role of Teacher

kalebfld — 2024-11-09 23:52:05 UTC

Guide or facilitator that helps students understand the real world. Provide students the tools to observe and draw conclusions.

Role of Teacher

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Be a guide and mentor who leads students to moral development. Teacher is seen as an authority of knowledge, and should impart wisdom on the students.

Role of Teacher

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Act as a facilitator or guide, allowing students to think freely and explore while connecting ideas to real world scenarios or issues. Build problem solving skills.

Role of Teacher

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Be a facilitator or guide rather than an authority figure. Help students navigate their questions and encourage them to take responsibility foe learning.

Role of Teacher

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Being a facilitator of knowledge, and supporting students in their own personal construction of the world and their surroundings while also creating opportunities to elevate the oppressed and marginalized.

Role of Teacher

kalebfld — 2024-11-09 23:52:58 UTC

To be a guide, or a shepherd. Leading the students by example in life skills, and to support when needed. Ushering on the next generation.

Learning/Teaching Process

kalebfld — 2024-11-09 23:54:16 UTC

Focused around the exploration of ideas and development of the individual character. Includes discussions, and critical deep thinking. Importance placed on deep understanding, not surface level knowledge.

Learning/Teaching Process

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Centered on observation and experiments. The student must interact with hands on experiences and learning. Direct interaction with the physical world. Problem solving and critical thinking skills are encouraged.

Learning/Teaching Process

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Learning is highly structured and systematic. Emphasizes classical methods like lectures, dialogue, and debate, as well as integrating classical texts such as Aquinas and Aristotle.

Learning/Teaching Process

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Focuses on experiential learning and active participation. Students learn from doing things, so the process of learning must be focused on doing these things like real world problems and collaborative projects.

Learning/Teaching Process

kalebfld — 2024-11-10 00:45:00 UTC

Focused on the individual student's experience and personal growth. Often discussion formats used and emphasizes reflection. Students are encouraged to ask questions.

Learning/Teaching Process

kalebfld — 2024-11-10 00:45:16 UTC

Students will learn to construct their own understanding and meaning of knowledge, and thus the teaching process should allow them to do so.

Learning/Teaching Process

kalebfld — 2024-11-10 00:45:29 UTC

God has created us to be in fellowship, so using collaboration in teaching strategy is supremely important. Developing critical thinking skills is also important as we should be preparing students to think intelligently for themselves, and to question and research ideas.

Curriculum/Content

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Focuses on the study of classic works; philosophy, literature, art, and more. Subjects should explore truth, morality, and human existence and experience. Often historical in nature with textbooks and art.

Curriculum/Content

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Curriculum is designed to reflect the real world. Practical and factual applications. Science, math, and history are main focuses.

Curriculum/Content

kalebfld — 2024-11-10 00:46:33 UTC

Focuses heavily of classical education, such as Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. Philosophy, logic, ethics, and natural science. Designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of universal truth and reasoning.

Curriculum/Content

kalebfld — 2024-11-10 00:46:47 UTC

Designed to be flexible and relevant, while also being connected to real life scenarios and situations. Problem solving tasks, and projects that challenge students to apply what they know.

Curriculum/Content

kalebfld — 2024-11-10 00:47:21 UTC

Flexible and student centered. Involves subjects that provoke deep thought and self-reflection. Help find student's purpose.

Curriculum/Content

kalebfld — 2024-11-10 00:47:42 UTC

Curriculum is designed to be flexible and inclusive, since each student is discovering meaning for themselves. Allows for a holistic and reflective learning experience.

Curriculum/Content

kalebfld — 2024-11-10 00:47:57 UTC

Curriculum should be challenging, and built around developing the learner. Should have intentional collaboration, as well as individual free thinking. Content should push students to become better versions of themselves, and prepare them to be in the world.

Contemporary Educational Theory Connection

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Behaviorist, because of the focus on creating environments that lead to desired behaviors, like making good functioning members of society.

Contemporary Educational Theory Connection

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Progressivism because the school is a microcosm of the larger society. School is seen as a real part of life where real world skills can be developed and learned.

Contemporary Educational Theory Connection

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Perennialist because of the emphasis on the great works of the past, and the value of knowledge and wisdom that remain universal.

Contemporary Educational Theory Connection

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Progressivism, because the position rests upon the experience and their problem solving epistemology. School is just a microcosm of the larger society.

Contemporary Educational Theory Connection

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Critical Pedagogy and Constructivism because of the focus on finding your own meaning and purpose.

Contemporary Educational Theory Connection

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Critical Pedagogy and Constructivism because knowledge isn't objective but rather constructed by humans. Finding the oppressed and elevating them.

Contemporary Educational Theory Connection

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Behaviorist principle aligns with the fact that the Teacher's role includes creating an effective learning environment. This would be true a our environment around us effects our ability to learn.

Teacher Description

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An idealist teacher helps students find a deeper understanding of the world through the exploration of ideas, ethical principles, and intellectual growth. They seen as guides. The want to push students toward recognizing the importance of thought, values, and abstract truths in their personal lives.

Teacher Description

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A realist teacher wants students to engage with the real world and the practicality of the reality that is surrounding them. Using facts, knowledge, and observation promote scientific understanding of the world. In the classroom, students are encouraged to explore tangible, concrete issues and apply their learning to solve real-life problems, helping them develop a strong connection between theory and practice.

Teacher Description

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Neo-Scholastic teachers focus on teaching students to understand the relationship between reason, faith, and the natural world, emphasizing the importance of logic, metaphysics, and ethics. They promote historical texts and learning from them as well as philosophy. They are very structured teachers who promote critical thinking skills as well as morality. They also believe in divine truths.

Teacher Description

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Application of knowledge through real-world experiences and outcomes. They want students to look at problems with solutions in mind and make their decisions based off that. This approach is due to philosophy thinkers like John Dewey. They push students to apply their knowledge in order to improve their real life and society in general.

Teacher Description

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Existentialism teachers value the exploration of individual freedom, choice, and the search for meaning and finding one's identity. Students are invited to reflect on their personal experiences, values, and the responsibility of creating their own meaning in life. They emphasize the importance of personal authenticity, freedom, and the courage to face existential dilemmas such as suffering, isolation, and death. These teachers promote students to explore these ideas and to think about their existence.

Teacher Description

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They guide students to critically examine cultural, social, and historical assumptions, highlighting the fluidity of truth and the diversity of perspectives. The teacher fosters a classroom environment where students explore the deconstruction of traditional ideologies, challenging fixed meanings and embracing multiple interpretations of reality while promoting the oppressed. They find their own meaning in whatever they want.