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eastern
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 OB J E C T I V E S :

• Familiarize yourself with

the
Eastern Philosophy of Educa tion.
• Get to know more about the
leaders and their important Philosophical
contributions.
• Recognize the importance a
nd
contribution of Eastern Phi
Education. losophy in
• Differentiate Western and
Philosophy of Education. Eastern
 a st e rn P h i lo so ph y?
What is E
- also known as "ASIAN PHILOSOPHY", these are various philosophies originated in
East and South Asia. 
- These includes Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, etc.

- diverse body of approaches to life and philosophizing, particularly centered on the

understanding the process of the Universe and the endless "becoming".
EASTERN PHILOSOPHY:

1. Religion is embedded and assumed within Eastern Philosophy.

2. The journey toward knowledge and wisdom is more valuable than the end result.
3. Knowledge comes over time.
 HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
CONFUCIANIS
M
TAOSIM
JUDAISM
ISLAM
 HINDUIS
M
MAH AT M
GANDHI A

• “Great Soul”
• LAWYER, POLITICIAN AND ACTIVIST IN THE
STRUGGLE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE.
• NON-VIOLENCE PROTEST.

“ “Education is an all round drawing out of the best in

child and man – body, mind and spirit””

SPEAK THE TRUTH - “Nothing is or exists in reality except

Truth,”
 hi n d ui sm
- Emphasizes a commitment to an ideal way of life characterized
by honesty, courage, service, faith, self-control, purity and non-
violence which can be achieved through YOGA.
- Desire is the root of all evil.

HINDUISM IN EDUCATION
 The teacher shows the way and imparts knowledge by his own
example, responsible for the students’ spiritual welfare.
 The students aim to remember everything by heart and gain
mastery of every subject learned.
 Teaching method are oral and memory intensive, discussion and
debates.
 buddhism
S id d h ar ta ga ut am a

• “BUDDHA” the awakened one.

• Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the

greatest wealth and faithfulness is the best
relationship.
 buddhism
- Believes in the FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS.

- Believes in the LAW OF KARMA

- karma determines where a person will be reborn and their status in their
next life.

BUDDHISM IN EDUCATION
 Education is rooted in faith.
 Continuing educational system to receive additional teaching and
learn from each other during class discussions.
 buddhism
- Question and Answer, Discussion & Debates.
Everyone right to education
No physical punishment.
Emphasis on Vocational Education.

AIMS:
Physical, Mental and Spiritual Development
Development of Good Conduct
Progress and Development of Society
Vocational Skills
Achieve Nirvana
 confucianism
co n fu c iu s

"Master Kong"
“Golden Rule”
Chinese teacher and philosopher.

His philosophy is focused on personal and

governmental morality, correctness of social
relationships, justice and sincerity.
 confucianism
- Teaches moral life through devotion to the family, loyalty to the
elders, love of learning, brotherhood, civil service, and universal
love and justice.
- Stresses the FIVE CARDINAL VIRTUES
•  benevolence
• Righteousness
• Propriety
• Wisdom
• sincerity

CONFUCIANISM IN
EDUCATION
 confucianism
1. Instructor must be a model itself.
2. Education for all.
3. Teachings based on students' ability.
4. Adapts the approach of Enlightenment. 

- Teacher must be creative not mechanical.

- Teacher for all.
- Teacher teaches best example.
- Earnest in teaching.
 taoism
L ao tz u

Founder of Daoism or Taoism.

"Tao Te Ching" - book of wisdom

WU WEI – His Philosophy

 taoism
- Tao: a way of life, a philosophy advocating simplicity, frugality,
and the joys of being close to nature and being in harmony with
the whole universe.
- Strongly believes in WU WEI (Let things come naturally.)

TAOISM IN EDUCATION
 Taoist ethics emphasize compassion, moderation and humility.
 Physical exercises involve slow and controlled body movements
to achieve mental stillness.
 islam
M uh am m a d/ m u h am m ed

Prophet, sent to preach and confirm the monotheistic

teachings of Allah.

Islam is open for all.

Allah is the only one God.
 islam
- Has FIVE PILLARS:
 Belief in Allah
 prayer (5x a day)
 fasting
 Almsgiving
 pilgrimage

ISLAM IN EDUCATION
 Useful knowledge is necessary for the benefit of self and of humanity.
 A truly Islamic Government is required to provide means to promote
adequate education for its citizens to the best of its ability.
 islam

AIMS:
1. To produce a good man.
2. To develop empathy among people.
3. To encourage universal brotherhood.
4. To develop individual potentialities.
5. All around development of an individual.
6. To acquire and develop knowledge.
7. To spread Islamic Religion.
8. To understand relation between God and Man.
9. To realize and surrender oneself to Allah.
 EAST WEST
COLLECTIVISIM INDIVIDUALISM
CONSERVATIVE OPEN/
LIBERATED
MOST COMMON MOST COMMON
RELIGIONS: RELIGIONS:
DECISION MAKING DECISION MAKING
HARDWORK CREATIVITY
RECEPTION PARTICIPATION
EXCLUSION INCLUSION
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