Educational philosophy refers to a branch of pedagogy that philosophically analyzes and expounds the main problems of education such as the purpose, object and value of education. According to different philosophical thoughts, standpoints and worldviews, educational philosophy can be divided into different types, such as life philosophy, existentialism philosophy, analytical philosophy and Marxism.
The origin of educational philosophy can be traced back to ancient philosophers' thinking about education. At the end of 18, Kant opened the first pedagogy course in Germany, and regarded pedagogy as a philosophical application. /kloc-At the beginning of the 9th century, Herbart proposed that pedagogy should have its own concepts and methods, and constructed a systematic pedagogy theory. /kloc-after the second half of the 0/9th century, pedagogy and educational philosophy gradually separated.
The function of educational philosophy is to explore the essence and significance of education, clarify the goal and value of education, criticize and evaluate the existing educational theory and practice, and put forward suggestions and programs for improvement and innovation. Educational philosophy can also integrate and unify educational scientific knowledge in different fields and form an organic educational knowledge system.
The significance of educational philosophy;
The significance of educational philosophy lies in that it can help us understand the essence and purpose of education, clarify the value and significance of education, and guide us to carry out more reasonable and effective educational practice.
2. The significance of educational philosophy lies in that it can help us to criticize and evaluate the existing educational theory and practice, find out the problems and deficiencies, and put forward suggestions and schemes for improvement and innovation.
3. The significance of educational philosophy lies in that it can help us integrate and unify educational scientific knowledge in different fields, form an organic educational knowledge system, and promote the development and progress of educational disciplines.
4. The significance of educational philosophy lies in that it can help us to expand and deepen our understanding and thinking about life, society and culture, and cultivate our philosophical literacy and humanistic literacy.