Merly J ean Joy A.

Dag-uman
1st-year MSciEd - Secondary Mathematics
EDUC 201 C - Philosophical Foundations of Education

Summary Narrative No. 2

Part 2. Metaphysics

Dr. Stephen Hicks' lecture on metaphysics is a fascinating exploration of

some of the most fundamental questions about the universe and our place in it. He

begins by asking, "Does God exist?" and "If so, what kind of a God exists?"

These are questions that have been debated by philosophers and theologians for

centuries.

Dr. Hicks then introduces us to two dominant stories of how the universe

came into existence: the Big Bang Story and the Creation Story. The Big Bang

Story is a scientific theory that hypothesizes that the universe began with a

massive explosion. The Creation Story is a religious story that suggests that a

higher power created the universe.

He argues that both of these stories have their own strengths and

weaknesses. The Big Bang Story is supported by a great deal of scientific

evidence, but it does not answer the question of why the universe exists in the first

place. The Creation Story answers the question of why the universe exists, but it

is based on faith and not on scientific evidence.

 He also suggests that educators need to be aware of the metaphysical

conflicts that exist in our society. We need to make strategic decisions about

whether to teach our students the Big Bang Story, the Creation Story, or both. We

also need to be able to teach our students how to think critically about these issues

and to form their own opinions.

As educators, we need to be aware of the metaphysical conflicts that exist

in our society. We need to make strategic decisions about whether to teach our

students the Big Bang Story, the Creation Story, or both. We also need to be able

to teach our students how to think critically about these issues and to form their

own opinions.

This is a delicate task, but it is an important one. We need to be respectful

of all students' beliefs, while also challenging them to think critically about the

world around them. We can do this by creating a classroom environment where

students feel safe to ask questions and to express their own opinions. We can also

teach them how to evaluate evidence and to form arguments.

One reason why metaphysics is so important in education is that it helps

us to understand the purpose of education. What are we trying to achieve when

we educate our children? Are we simply trying to train them to be productive

members of society? Or are we trying to help them to become well-rounded

individuals who are able to think critically and live fulfilling lives?

If we want education to be more than just job training, then we need to

teach our students about metaphysics. We need to help them to think about the big

questions in life, such as the meaning of life and the nature of reality. This will

help them to develop their own values and beliefs, and to live more meaningful

lives

Ultimately, our goal as educators is to help our students to become critical

thinkers and to form their own opinions about the world around them.

Metaphysics can play an important role in helping us to achieve this goal.