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philosophy
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the study of theories of knowledge, truth, morality, and existence; how things ought to be
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professional philosophy
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system of beliefs that guide professional decisions
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philosophy of education
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a framework for thinking about educational issues; a guide for professional practice
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theory
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a set of related principles based on observations which are used to explain additional observations
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normative philosophy
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a description of the way something ought to be
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epistemology
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the branch of philosophy that examines questions of how we come to know what we know
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metaphysics
ontology |
branch of philosophy that considers what we know; what is real
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axiology
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branch of philosophy that considers ethics and values
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logic
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branch of philosophy that examines the process of deriving valid conclusions from basic principles
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idealism
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philosophy that states because the world is changing ideas are the only reliable form of reality
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realism
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a traditional philosophy suggesting that the features of the universe are there whether or not a human is there to perceive them
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pragmatism
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a traditional philosophy that rejects the idea of absolute truth and asserts that truth is "what works"
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existentialism
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a traditional philosophy suggesting that individuals create their own realities in their own unique ways; that humanity isn't part of an orderly universe
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perennialism
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an educational philosophy suggesting that nature-including human nature- is constant
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essentialism
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an educational philosophy suggesting that a critical core of skills and knowledge exist which all people should possess
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progressivism
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an educational philosophy emphasizing curricula that focus on real world problem-solving and personal development
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postmodernism
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an educational philosophy contending that many of the institutions in our society, including schools, are used by those in power to control and marginalize those who lack power
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