Speaking about what is the purpose of learning, I would like to focus on the approach of Gert Biesta. In the European Journal of Education, Research, Development and Policy, Gert Biesta tries to argue the purpose of education in the context of a discussion of the problematic impact of the language of learning. He suggests that the term ‘learning’ does...
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The relationship between humans and nature has been an intriguing and complex one since the beginning of time. While humans are a part of nature, their actions often have adverse effects on the environment. The industrialization, urbanization, and modernization of society have led to a massive imbalance in the relationship between humans and nature. The adverse effects of climate change,...
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Talcott Parsons is an American sociologist who was born on December 13th, 1902, and died on May 8th, 1979 in Germany. He is known for his social action theory and structural functionalism. Parsons looked at society as institutions such as the economy, education, media, law, religion, and family that all work together to keep society going. As individuals we all...
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“Liberté, égalité, fraternité'' - These were the words spoken by Maximilien Robespierre in December of 1790, which gave the French people hope. On July 14, 1789, the Bastille was invaded. The French Revolution had begun. Many reasons led to this revolution. Seven reasons include the American Revolution and the Seven Years’ War, weather calamities, ideas of enlightenment, the unfair estates...
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Introduction The exploration of outer space has captivated human imagination for centuries. As we continue to make advancements in technology and space exploration, the question arises: Should humanity's future lie among the stars? This essay will argue that expanding our presence beyond Earth and venturing into space is crucial for the long-term survival and progress of our species. It will...
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The Enlightenment was a period of time from 1715-1789 that was an intellectual and philosophical movement that spread throughout Europe. It brought many ideas that we could not live good lives without, like freedom of speech, natural rights, and freedom of religion, which was one of the main reasons the Enlightenment started in the first place. It brought economic change,...
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In this essay, I will discuss Hamm’s notion of education, which is divided into three general applications of education: sociological use (E1), institutional use (E2), and general enlightenment use (E3). I will also critically evaluate the three uses of education, presenting a distinct and compatible argument. In the sociological application (E1), socialization is defined as the process of supporting young...
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The key idea of Confucius's Philosophy was a united and good-running system. Its structure was to instruct individuals to act naturally propelled and self-controlled and to empower individuals to accept their obligations, which would, thus, develop a superior self and an agreeable society. Confucious lessons urge others to be deferential and have an agreeable society. Confucious lessons centered around morals...
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Liberal, Marxist, and nationalist perspectives are often described as contrary to one another in their beliefs of the relationship between the individual and society. In this essay, I will show that through these differences, though with slight underlying agreements, liberalism has been the most successful in predicting a relationship between the individual and society. I will first explore each of...
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Coney Island may have more impact on America then someone might think. The 1920s was a time where America was very vulnerable as to what it would become in the future. Mainly because World War I had just ended and the Great Depression. It was a time where America would create all sorts of new inventions and make a bunch...
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The reforms that began in the Renaissance period are still relevant in the modern age. Man has evolved through time, with the Christianity and Muslim religions explaining the origin of man as God’s creation. In fact, Pico della Mirandola exclaimed: “There is nothing to see more wonderful than man!” (Della, 1). Della is particularly awed by the magnificence of man,...
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By definition, civilization generally relates to a complex society. In other words, we can say civilization is a group of people who are connected through various cultural aspects such as education, law, or the arts. Additionally, civilization is often characterized by the existence of polite and courteous relationships. Civilization has existed throughout humankind, evolving as humans invented new technologies, governments,...
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Considerations on Golden mean According to Aristotle, the golden mean forms the guiding principle of balance between two extreme dispositions. It involves the aspect of choice and balance and is essential in virtues. The golden mean is a model for making an ethical decision in a given context. Indeed, it is neither an arithmetic meaning nor about moderation. It of...
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The American Revolution is regarded as one of the first steps in the still unfinished process of demolishing the imperial structures present in the early modern era. The so-called ‘English Identity’ that had brought the colonists together was fading by the eve of the Revolution. Undergoing decades of domestic strife and facing neglect by the British compelled the colonists to...
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A revolution in thought took place in the middle of the 18th century. Influenced by scientific developments of the last century, the theorists of the Enlightenment believed in throwing light on the world from science and reason so as to challenge existing ideas and practices. The 20th century was a time of great change, and uncertainty was confronted by fronts...
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Globalization, the increasing integration and interdependence of domestic and overseas markets is a cultural phenomenon. It could be reflected in contemporary artwork, huge population migration from one country to another, and changes in linguistics. The world today has experienced widespread global interdependence. We could see how multinational corporations have more global reach and are more powerful another example is that...
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China has a diversity of religions. But the main religions are Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Buddhism: Buddhism was brought into China 2,000 years ago. It was widely accepted by most Chinese people. Eventually, it spread into three sections: Han, Tibetan, and Southern Buddhism. It influenced three main aspects of local culture: literature, art, and ideology. 185 million people believe in...
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How the Declaration of Independence Reflected Enlightenment Values and Ideas Even though there is no consensus concerning the exact period corresponding to the American enlightenment, it is okay to state that it took place during the eighteenth century. Enlightenment in the declaration of independence aims at giving a better understanding of human values, rights, and ideas through exercising justice, equality,...
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The philosophy of education is a critical lens through which societies view their systems of learning and instruction. It lays the foundation for educational policies and practices, reflecting society's socio-cultural, economic, and historical realities. In the United States, the philosophy of education has played a transformative role in shaping the nation's educational trajectory. This dynamic field has evolved and adapted,...
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Nature is said to be beautiful if Education is self-explanatory, self-operating, and self-directing. Education can only be self-explanatory if it's Naturally centered. Therefore, this essay will explain the theory of Naturalism and its implications for Zambian Education. In other words, it will explain Naturalism and how relevant are its principles to Zambian Education. Naturalism holds that the universe requires no...
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Determinism is an idea in philosophy proceeding free will and is used to define human behaviors. This idea, like many others in philosophy, is based on what can be proven. Determinism states that all actions are identified by earlier occurring causes. The two main features of determinism are hard determinism and soft determinism. These theories of determinism have varied between...
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Archaeology is the study of the artifacts and remains of humans from all around the world. This study is carried out by methods including surveying sites, excavations and classifying of artifacts found. Through these methods, a sense of cultural identity can be found. However, Colonialism in Africa and Nationalism in the Middle East obscure the true cultural identity of the...
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Purpose of Report: The aim of this report is to investigate how different aspects of sociology are involved in the way society functions and determine how these approaches and theories work in different areas of society. This report also aims to show the distinct differences between the functionalist theory and the social interactionalism theory as well as the describing qualitative...
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The structural-functionalist perspective, also called functionalism, is one of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology. It is based largely on the works of Emile Durkheim as well as Herbert Spencer. It has been given various, but similar definitions by many sociological scholars. Generally, it sees society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs...
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Introduction Every day things happen to us; sometimes good, sometimes bad. This is something we’ve come to know and experience in our daily lives. The question, however, is not whether things happen to us, but rather how they happen and what causes them. This question has been on the minds of philosophers for a while now and no matter how...
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Introduction The purpose of this essay is to discuss the extent to which aspects of human nature are reflected and out to be reflected in the concept of Natural Law theory. Natural Law is the name given to a set of theories in which there is a belief that there is a set of values, moral or otherwise, which must...
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Transcendentalism, the idea of being yourself, ridding yourself of your materialistic values, acknowledging your uniqueness, and doing things on your own, not letting others do it for you. Transcendentalism was practiced during the 18th century and their ideas are still being practiced to this day. The changes in society and advancement in technology have given birth to a need for...
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National identity is a sense of a nation and its people as a connected whole from an internal and external perspective (internal, as the people of that nation see themselves, and external, as the rest of the world views the people of that nation), which has developed over time. The development of ‘identity’ is something very important, which means that...
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There are several important factors that influence the world to be a more peaceful and caring place for both humans and non-humans alike. This is an important point by several influential figures throughout history, notably Gandhi, who argues we should cherish and respect all life forms, not just humans (Davey, 2016). This essay will discuss the ways in which a...
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In the year 1887, the year of Marcus Mosiah Garvey’s birth, many living knew enslavement. Emancipation occurred in 1834, and even though the more severe features for the formerly enslaved were no longer present many persisted. There was rampant poverty. Many formerly enslaved and their descents worked on plantations. Immigrants came, mostly from India, but also other contents as new,...
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