Philosophy Answers

Which of the following is correct when it comes to Feminism and education? ......... A. Rejects any form of male-defined knowledge and understanding in education. B. Does not encourage learners to re-examine their community's value systems in education. C. Is not able to help learners to become aware of social barriere and assumptions that disadvantage certain groups of people. D. Does not encourage learners to speak in their words and images, but rather in the words and images given to them by society.

When it comes to education, what does systems theory encourage? ..... A. Clear and logical thinking in education. B. Learners to interpret subject content. C. The teaching of values. D. Learners to express themselves freely in the classroom.

How does systems theory as a philosophy of education regard education?.... A. The memorisation of facts. B. Indoctrination. C. A complex system that consists of a number of related functions. D. Schooling.

Is there really a purpose in our human nature? How would Socrates answer this question, and, would you agree or disagree with what his position would be on the subject?

What is philosophy

Multiple choice question.
1. What according to phenomenology should education focus on?

A. Pay attention to human values.
B. Be concerned with testing educational outcomes objectively.
C. Encourage the transmission of factual knowledge.
D. Encourage rationalism and abstract logical reasoning.

Multiple choice question.
1. Phenomenology as a philosophy of education is concerned with.........

A. Abstract theories about education.
B. The achievement of certain outcomes.
C. Encouraging a sense of wonder and discovering new worlds.
D. Encouraging the teaching of technical competence.

Multiple choice question.
1. Scientific rationalism as a philosophy of education claims that...........

A. We should not question what what we are taught.
B. We should question what we are taught.
C. Teachers should be authoritative.
D. Learners must be encouraged to be curious.

Multiple choice question.
1. What does empiricism in education focus on?

A. The importance of intelligence.
B. What can be measured and tested objectively.
C. What can be measured and tested subjectively.
D. Learning by exploration.

Multiple choice question.
1. Empiricism as a philosophy of education insists that..........

A. Education is only concerned with the transmission of facts and scientific truths which are universal.
B. Teachers need to recognise the importance of values.
C. Knowledge is local.
D. Mathematical truths are false.