UNIVERSITY OF ANTIQUE

College of Teacher Education

Graduate Studies
Sibalom, Antique

THOUGHT PAPER NO. 1: CHAPTER II: PHILOSOPHY, MEANING, NATURE

RELATION TO EDUCATION AND BRANCHES

Submitted to:

AIDA RICARZE, Ph.D

Faculty Member
College of Teacher Education
Graduate Studies

In Partial Fulfillment
of the requirements in the course
ED M 101
(Philosophy of Education)

Submitted by:

ROBBIE LIZA E. CAYTILES- Eng-1A

2nd SEMESTER
2021-2022
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College of Teacher Education
Graduate Studies
Sibalom, Antique

Understandably, people are perplexed by the concept of philosophy. It appears strange,

irrelevant, uninteresting, and – just a bit – intriguing from a distance. However, it isn't
easy to pinpoint the source of interest precisely. 

The term "philosophy" comes from the Greek word "philosophy," which means "love of
wisdom." It consists of two Greek words: philo, which means love, and sophia, which
means Wisdom, as the "love of wisdom" or "pursuit of knowledge" in its literal sense.

Although a pretty abstract term, Wisdom is a concept that is not difficult to comprehend.
To be wise, one must make every effort to live and die well and lead as good a life as
possible, given the difficult circumstances of existence. The ultimate purpose of Wisdom
is to bring about fulfillment. While it is possible to express happiness, "happy" is
misleading since it implies continual chirpiness and joy. In contrast, the term "fulfillment"
appears to be consistent with a great deal of grief and suffering, which every moral
person must inevitably experience.

Each individual's attitude toward life, children, politics, education, and previous personal
experiences influences and shapes their beliefs about the world and themselves. Even
though you may not be aware of it, your philosophy, or group of views, influences how
you live, work, and connect with people in various ways. What you believe directly
impacts your teaching and learning processes, so be sure to express yourself clearly.

Education philosophy aids instructors in their deliberations on essential themes and

concepts in the field. Your educational philosophy encompasses your ideas about why,
what, and how you teach and your beliefs about who you teach and the nature of
learning. It is a collection of principles that guide professional action through the events
and situations that teachers encounter daily. Your experiences in life, values, the
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environment in which you live, relationships with others, and awareness of philosophical
approaches are all sources for your educational philosophy. Learning about the
numerous areas of philosophy, philosophical worldviews, and different educational
philosophies and theories will assist you in determining and shaping your educational
philosophy with the other components of your education and experience.

When you explore a distinct philosophy from your own, it allows you to "grapple" with
your way of thinking. You may change your opinion as a result of this. Other times, it
may strengthen your point of view; alternatively, you may be eclectic in your approach,
choosing what appears to be the best from various philosophical perspectives.
However, inventiveness runs the risk of imprecise and unreliable thinking, especially if
you mix a little bit of one philosophy with a little bit of another. Choosing techniques,
theories, or philosophical approaches are less troublesome if carefully considering their
development.