Philosophy and Education Continuum Chart: Originator(s)
Philosophy and Education Continuum Chart: Originator(s)
Chart
Modernity <------------------------------------------------------------------------> Post Modernity
Traditional and Conservative <---------------------------------> Contemporary and Liberal
Authoritarian (convergent) <--------------------------------> (divergent) Non-Authoritarian
General or World Idealism: Realism: Pragmatism: Existentialism:
Philosophies Ideas are the only Reality exists Universe is Reality is subjective,
true reality, the independent of dynamic, within the
only thing worth human mind. evolving. Purpose individual.
knowing. World of physical of thought is Individual rather
Focus: Mind objects ultimate action. Truth is than external
reality. relative. standards.
Focus: Body Focus: Experience Focus: Freedom
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