Philosophical Foundations of Education cours is combined with Sociological Foundations of Education.
Students are challenged to reflect upon the meaning of Philosophy and Education, the branches of philosophy (Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Logic...Philosophy of Education).
They are also introduced to some historical views in philosophy and philosophy education such as idealism, empiricism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism, phenomenology, perenialism, essentialism, reconstructionism, progressivism...
The first aim is to equip students with a critical mind by allowing them to discuss and assess the relevance of these topics in particular situations. The second aim is to bring this critical reflection into matters of education. Here students are asked to write short essays about these issues.
They are encouraged to find out the underlying significance of philosophy in Education, in their everydayness and future career or dreams...