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WGU FST4
Vocabulary for Schools and Society Chapter 6
Question | Answer |
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Philosophy | The study of theories of knowledge, truth, existence, and morality. |
Philosophy of education | A framework for thinking about educational issues, and a guide for professional practice. |
Theory | A set of related principles that are based on observation and are used to explain additional observations. |
Normative philosophy | A description of the way professionals ought to practice. |
Epistemology | The branch of philosophy that examines questions of how we come to know what we know. |
Metaphysics (ontology) | The branch of philosophy that considers what we know. |
Axiology | The branch of philosophy that considers values and ethics. |
Logic | The branch of philosophy that examines the processes of deriving valid conclusions from basic principles. |
Idealism | A traditional philosophy asserting that ideas are the only reliable form of reality. |
Realism | A traditional philosophy suggesting that the features of the universe exist whether or not a human being is there to perceive them. |
Pragmatism | A traditional philosophy that rejects the idea of absolute, unchanging truth, instead asserting that truth is "What works" |
Existentialism | A traditional philosophy suggesting that humanity isn't part of an orderly universe; rather, individuals create their own realities. |
Perennialism | An education philosophy suggesting that nature-including human nature-is constant. |
Essentialism | An educational philosophy suggesting that critical core of knowledge and skills exists that all people should possess. |
Progressivism | An educational philosophy emphasizing curricula that focus on real-world problem solving and individual development. |
Postmodernism | An educational philosophy contending that many of the institutions in our society, including schools, are used by those in power to control and marginalize those who lack power. |