AREAS OF PHILOSOPHY
AREAS OF PHILOSOPHY
Metaphysics
Metaphysics is the
branch of philosophy that considers the physical universe and the nature of
ultimate reality. It asks questions like, what is real? What is the origin of
the world? What is beyond the stars? Your consideration of reality as an
external creation or an internal construct can influence your metaphysical
beliefs and perspectives and your teaching. Regardless of your definition of
reality, the exploration and categorization of the physical universe form the
foundation of several school subjects.
Epistemology
Epistemology is the
branch of philosophy that considers how people come to learn what they know.
Derived from the Greek word episteme, meaning knowledge or understanding,
epistemology refers to the nature and origin of knowledge and truth.
Epistemology proposes that there are four main bases of knowledge: divine
revelation, experience, logic and reason, and intuition. These influence how
teaching, learning, and understanding come about in the classroom.
Axiology
Axiology is the
branch of philosophy that considers the study of principles and values. These
values are divided into two main kinds: ethics and aesthetics. Ethics is the
questioning of morals and personal values. Aesthetics is the examination of
what is beautiful, enjoyable, or tasteful. In axiology education is more than
just about knowledge but also quality of life.
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