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Vocab. Ch.6

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