FE80141: Philosophy, History and Sociology of Education

This module explore Philosophy, History and Sociology of Education 

Students are challenged to reflect upon the meaning and implication of Philosophy, history and sociology of Education in our society, the branches of philosophy (Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Logic ...Philosophy of Education) and their relation to education, the schools of philosophy and their relation to education. 

Students are  introduced to some historical views in philosophy and philosophy education  such as idealism, empiricism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism, phenomenology, perenialism, essentialism, reconstructionism, progressivism...

One of the aims is to equip  students with a critical mind by allowing them to discuss and assess the relevance of these topics in particular educational situations. The second aim is to bring this critical reflection into these contents. Here students are asked to write short essays about these issues.

They are encouraged to find out the underlying significance of philosophy, sociology, history in Education, in their everydayness and future career or dreams...