TERMINOLOGY
PRACTICALITY
Philosophia
- Philo: love -Sophia: knowledge - Philosophy: love for knowledge or wisdom
ETYMOLOGY (LANGUAGE)
DEFINITIO N
AL- FARABI
SOCRATES
knowledge which encompasses truth. contains metaphysics, logic, rhetoric, ethics, economics, politics and aesthetics.
(382SM- 322SM)
PLATO
only through knowledge can man attain the real truth.
(427SM- 348SM)
AL-FARABI
knowledge about the physical universe.
(870SM- 950SM)
Thinking thoroughly
PRACTICALITY
Systematic
Rational
Thinking to the finest detail and solving the problem with full responsibility
Universal
Metaphysics (ontology): speculative, cause-and-effect relationship E.g: What is truth? What is mankind?
Logic: differentiates between valid and confusing ideas E.g: What is good reasoning? Not so good reasoning?
BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY
Epistomology: knowledge and beliefs E.g: What is knowledge? What are the sources of knowledge?
IN EDUCATION
DEFINITION
A social process which provides opportunities for the individual to acquire social skills for personal development.
School is seen as a special environment which is the same as the social environment.
JOHN DEWEY
Education is a process of changing the cultural values of each individual through: teaching, training, indoctrination
Western Educationists
Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852) John Milton (1608-1674)
A complete education enables a man to act in a just and considerate manner at all times and in all places.
Eastern Educationists
Confucius (551- 479BC) Rabindrananth Tagore (1861- 1941)
Education nurtures good behaviour in man through good manners, consideration, respect for our elders, love of those younger than us and loyalty to love for King and country.
Education is to produce good thinkers and achievers in all aspects of life: physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual. An educated person is ready to serve society and country at all times.
Islamic Educationists
Al-Ghazali (1058- 1111 C.E) Mohd Qatb
Education is a process which produces a holistic and balanced individual. It also aims to develop fully the intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual potentials of the individual.
Education encompasses the intellect and physical domains, as well as character formation characterized by bravery and respect for others.
Socialization process
Cultural development
Social integration
Social placement
Al-Farabi Can be seen from 2 angles: Theory knowledge about existing things. Practice things that exist in action.
Ibn Sina
Categorized into 2 types of knowledge: Revelation of God delivered through messengers The hereafter.
ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
a continuous process that nurtures the natural potentials of human beings from the intellectual, behavioral, spiritual and physical aspects in an integrated and balanced manner so as to produce righteous human beings who will bring goodness to this world and hereafter
Abd Halim Hj. Mat Diah, 1989: Islamic education is a process for all under the purposeful guidance of educators who will shape Muslims based on the teachings of Islam.
AIMS
1) To inculcate a noble character; 2) To educate the soul to be refined and perfect; 3) To teach students to do good, respectful and noble deeds; 4) To train students to be courteous and be good human beings; 5) To inculcate cleanliness, purity and sincerity as well as noble practices in students.
GOALS !!!
To shape and develop human beings to become acknowledge, faithful and trustworthy righteous and noble Muslim.
To produce human beings who are obedient to Allah, live in peace and harmony in society and so enjoy tranquility and protection in the hereafter.
The Islamic philosophy of education will encompass the different fields of Islamic education The Islamic creed which contains 6 articles of faith namely Ibadah which is used in 3 meanings: 1. worship and adoration; 2. obedience and submission; 3. service and subjection. Competence Leadership
ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHERS
Ibnu Rushd (520-595 Hijrah)
He put many new and good ideas not only in the field of philosophy but also in medicine and Islamic legislation. His great works: Kulliyah fit-Thibb 16 volumes in general medicine. Foundations of Philosophy (Malbadil Falsafah)
Al-Ghazali (1058-1111)
Produced more than 400 literary works in theology (study of religion), philosophy, science and sufism (a mystic tradition within Islam) His great works:
Ihya al-Ulum al-Din a broad field of Islamic science,
Principles :
Human beings can be good if they are willing to change. This change happens as a result of contact with the teacher, regardless whether he is prophet, sifu or tok guru.
Ones attitudes towards life is a determinant for attaining happiness. For example : According to the teachings of Buddha, of we live only to chase after material things, it is almost impossible for us to attain happiness.
Human beings learn by observing their natural surrounding . Simply, this means that if w engage in self-reflection, two possibilities will occur. Either we will be thankful to God for the blessings bestowed upon us or we will be ready to repent for our wrongdoings.
Every human being wants to be obtain Enlightenment and attain Nirvana . All the roads in life lead to that direction. When we have become wise, automatically, we will do good and avoid doing wrong.
Life history
Born in 551 SM in Qufu, Shandong Province. He was from a poor family but he was a diligent student when he was young. At the age of 20, he was offered the post as junior official in the Imperial Place. Later, he became a judge in Chung-Tu, then Grand Secretary of Justice and finally as Chief Minister. He had travelled far to spread his teachings in various fields include philosophy, music, administration and ethnics.
At the prime of his career as the Great Teacher, he had close to 3000 followers including 72 who were excellent scholars. The teachings of Confucius is a separate school known as Confucian School. The influence of this teachings lasted for two thousands years.
Confucius died in 479 SM at the age of 73. His followers wrote down all the conversation they had with the great teacher as a sign of remembrance. They collected all answers to questions, various types of problems and daily life situations and it is known as Confucius Analects.
Goals of education. To produce an able individual (ziancai) with good moral values.
Music.
Poetry. Literature.
History.
Code of good behaviour.
Lifes history
He was born in Kalkota, India in 1861. He was from a rich Brahmin family. At first , he was interested to become lawyer. However, his ambition was not realized. In 1901, Tagore set up school in Santiniketan which later became university in1921. Although some of Tagores works were translated into English. These included books and essays about philosophy, religion ,education and so on.
Role of teacher. As a facilitator as well as catalyst to initiate pupils discussion and generate good and creative ideas amongst pupils. Curriculum. Stresses knowledge and physical activities. Some of the subjects recommend include following :
Music Arts Literature Drama and Dance History Environmental Studies
Eastern philosophy
The teachers are fully responsible in performing the effective lessons. The culture emphasizes on conformity, which stifles creative thinking. Students are more disciplined and have higher morality, as they often conform to rules and religious teaching. Hence, conformity is good for morality.