CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONCEPT OF

PHILOSOPHY

1. Basic Concepts of Philosophy

2. Philosophy of education
3. Importance of Philosophy of education to
teachers
NGUI GEOK KIM
JABATAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN
EDUP3013 FALSAFAH DAN PENDIDIKAN DI
MALAYSIA
SEM 2 June Intake 2015
LECTURE 1

CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONCEPT OF

PHILOSOPHY

Learning Outcomes:
Clarify basic concepts of philosophy,
philosophy of education and historical
development of the Malaysian Education
System. (C2, LO1)

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MEANING OF PHILOSOPHY CAN BE EXAMINED FROM 3 ANGLES

DEFINITION
OF
PHILOSOPHY

Etymolo
Terminology (Term)
Practicalit
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(Language
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Etymology
Philosophy
comes from
(Language)
Greek word
Greek, philosophia.

Philo
love
Sophia
knowledge
Philosophy - love for knowledge
or wisdom
They are people who make
knowledge their purpose in life,
search for truth , uncover cause
and-effect & interprete human
experiences in order to seek the
truth for themselves & the world

Terminology (term)
Meaning of philosophy presented by
philosophers (Socrates, Plato, AlFarabi, Descartes) is varied.
MAN
DEFINITION range
TO SOME
COMMON
UNIVERSE
ELEMENTS

God

Chapter 1 Basic Concepts of Philosophy And Philosophy

Of Education

1. Basic Concepts of Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy
1. What is the philosophy?
2. Philosophical concepts can be viewed from three angles.
a) The etymology (Language)
b) Terminology (Terms)
c) Practical
a) Etymology (Language)
1. 'Philosophy' comes from some foreign words that philo/philos
(love) from the Greek term and Sophos/ Sophia (knowledge,
wisdom)
2. Wolf (1989), also believes philosophy as love for
wisdom.
3. Russel(1946), state that philosophy as something between
theology and
science which contains items that have not been accurate or
not
real.
4. This philosophical term if referred to the fourth edition of
Kamus Dewan,

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1. Basic Concepts of Philosophy

a) Etymology (Language)
5. People who love knowledge known as the philosopher.
6. They seek knowledge of the purpose of life.
) Try to find the reality (reality)
) Find cause and effect
) Interpret human experience to understand the truth
about themselves and their world.
7. In conclusion, they are willing to devote themselves to
knowledge.
b) Terminology (Terms)
1. The notion put forward by philosophers are vary.
2. There is an equation that is their definition based on
elements such as man, God and nature.
c) Practical
3. Philosophy means' thinking in earnest, not bound by
tradition and has features such as systematics, radical,

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c) Practical
1. Philosophy means' thinking in earnest, not bound by
tradition and has features such as systematics, radical,
and universal '.
2. Systematic thinking - 'to think logically and
sequentially
3. Radical thinking think up and to solve with full
responsibility.
4. Think Globally- not limited to certain aspects onlyand
covers whole.
5. Russel (1946) said the philosophy is located between
theology (the science
divinity, religion and science - physical sciences and
humanities)
6. Teologi- philosophy consists of speculation about things

Philoso
phy

A comprehensive
system of ideas
about human
nature and
meaning of reality

A
guide
to life

Metaphysic
s (Ontology)

Logic

Branches
Axiology
of
Philosophy
Epistemolog
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Philosophy of education
is a form of analytical
thought that is used to
explain the basic concepts
related to education.

Functions of
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Socializatio
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2. The Concept of Philosophy of Education

1. Derived from two basic terms, namely, philosophy and

education.
2. Educational concept is derived from the Latin,
educare, which means
"maintain or nurture".
3.

According to the Dictionary of Education(1979):

Education is a comprehensive process aimed at
developing
abilities and human behavior. It is also a social
process that
provide an opportunity for an individual to acquire
social skills and personal development. In addition,
it
carried out in an atmosphere selected and
controlled
institutionalized and known as the school ".

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2. The Concept of Philosophy of Education

5. E.D. Miller, in his book Questions that Matter(1984),
interpreting
business philosophy as a rational and critical thinking
on the important thing
or matters. Thus, the philosophy of education can be
defined as
efforts to think rationally and critically to education.
6. Based on the above descriptions, educational philosophy
can be summarized
as guidance, direction or opinion on education.

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Assist teachers in understanding
the theoretical foundations of
education, particularly in relation
to the teaching and learning
process.
Help teachers to evaluate "what
ought to be" and help foster the
desired types of teachers and
students who want to set up.

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3. Importance of Philosophy of Education to Teachers

1. Philosophy of education be construed as guidance, direction or opinion
on matters relating to education.
2. The philosophy of education will be the fuel that gives guidelines
and an inspiration to all the efforts of education - whether in or outside
the educational institution.

Tutorial 1:
Overview of course and an explanation of the Independent
Student Learning (ISL)
Group formation and tutorial topics for discussion during
tutorial. Divide students into groups and assign topics for
tutorial activities- Start Interaction 2.
In groups, students present i-Think thinking maps about the
basic concepts of philosophy, the concept of philosophy of
education, the importance of philosophy of education to
teachers
Entrance Survey

Self Learning(ISL 1):

Make references at library on
2. Branches of Philosophy
- Viewpoints of Islamic, Western and Eastern Philosophers

Ontology (Existence/ Reality)

Epistemology (Knowledge)

Axiology (Value)

Logic
write short notes and keep in the portfolio

Thank You