Philosophy of Education

Philosophy of education is the branch of practical philosophy concerned with the

nature of education, as well as the philosophical issues that can arise from
educational theory and practice. The major philosophies of education can be
divided into three main types: teacher-centered philosophies, student-centered
philosophies, and society-centered philosophies.

A philosophy of education refers to the examination of the goals, forms, methods

and meaning of education. The term can be used to describe the fundamental
philosophical analysis of these themes and analysis of practical pedagogical
approaches. Its subject matter includes both basic philosophical issues, such as
the nature of the knowledge that is worth teaching and learning and the state of
educational justice as well as problems concerning practical educational policies
and practice, such as standardized testing or the social, economic, and legal
implications of school funding.