Theoretical foundations of philosophy for children in the education system
Subject Areas : Planning science
1 - Yasouj University
Keywords: Children, philosophy, education,
Abstract :
Considering a subject like philosophy for children, fosters creativity, reasoning, moral understanding, the ability to understand and develop relationships. Of course, it should not be forgotten that considering such a program turns these children into people who search in philosophical, moral, social, etc. fields and transforms the educational system as well. The effort to research the theoretical foundations of philosophy for children is also your familiarity with the benefits of the philosophy curriculum. The belief that the goals of teaching philosophy to children contradict the goals of education in Islam is one of the most important reasons for the non-implementation of this program in the official education system of our country. Are. According to the meaning defined for philosophy in this program, it can be seen that its basis is the cultivation of the intellect, which is also emphasized on its importance and training in religious texts. Because the training of the intellect will lead to the training of wise and thoughtful people who will make it possible and possible to achieve the desired perfection in the society. On the other hand, the ultimate goal of religious education is to bring man to perfection and closeness to God, which can only be achieved if the intellect is trained as the support of the heart's faith. With a little reflection, we can see that the goals of these two educational perspectives are not contradictory to each other, but they correspond to each other.
ipman M (1988) philosophy goes to school Philadelphia: Tample university press
Lipman M (1993) thinking children and education Dubuque lowa: Kendall / hant.
