The Philosophy of Education
“On Education for Children” by Erasmus and “The Education of Children” by Montaigne both authors explore the function education plays in society and present their view on the features which constitute a suitable education. In terms of the role education plays, Erasmus presents education as a way for humans to organise themselves in a way that separates their society from that of the beasts. While animals possess highly developed instincts in order to survive, as a way of compensating Humans possess a more complex mind equipped for knowledge. In addition, due to human 's innate faculty of reason, Erasmus believes nature has cast “the burden of human growth upon education”(Erasmus, 68) and that education is ultimately …show more content…
Montaigne 's view that education will lead to a better chance of employment can directly be applied to a modern society. For most people, the process of receiving an education is to eventually be able to get a job in their desired field. Although in some cases, very little education is required, in today 's society, most jobs require at least some form of education to be hired. Building up on the point of education being used for interaction with a community, from personal experience it is clear that when it comes to jobs, a combination of knowledge (from education) and the ability to communicate are the two most important factors that distinguish …show more content…
Although I agree that in some scenarios, mothers would be especially comforting towards their kids and possibly avoid pointing out flaws, the idea seems too generalised. Through my own experience, when discussing cultural or religious topics, my mother would be more disciplined and strict than any of my other mentors. In certain aspects such as my native language, my mother would be quick to point out flaws at a very young age. However, while some education may be transferred this way, by restricting one 's education to an outlet like a parent, I think there would be less effort on the child 's behalf due to a strong relationship of the family. In addition, parents may be bad at raising kids as they have the ability to indoctrinate children with their own ideals, and as a result fail to let the child think and grow on his own. In addition, the negative influences of the parents can be passed on through generations as children pass on the “tradition” without knowing any
“On Education for Children” by Erasmus and “The Education of Children” by Montaigne both authors explore the function education plays in society and present their view on the features which constitute a suitable education. In terms of the role education plays, Erasmus presents education as a way for humans to organise themselves in a way that separates their society from that of the beasts. While animals possess highly developed instincts in order to survive, as a way of compensating Humans possess a more complex mind equipped for knowledge. In addition, due to human 's innate faculty of reason, Erasmus believes nature has cast “the burden of human growth upon education”(Erasmus, 68) and that education is ultimately …show more content…
Montaigne 's view that education will lead to a better chance of employment can directly be applied to a modern society. For most people, the process of receiving an education is to eventually be able to get a job in their desired field. Although in some cases, very little education is required, in today 's society, most jobs require at least some form of education to be hired. Building up on the point of education being used for interaction with a community, from personal experience it is clear that when it comes to jobs, a combination of knowledge (from education) and the ability to communicate are the two most important factors that distinguish …show more content…
Although I agree that in some scenarios, mothers would be especially comforting towards their kids and possibly avoid pointing out flaws, the idea seems too generalised. Through my own experience, when discussing cultural or religious topics, my mother would be more disciplined and strict than any of my other mentors. In certain aspects such as my native language, my mother would be quick to point out flaws at a very young age. However, while some education may be transferred this way, by restricting one 's education to an outlet like a parent, I think there would be less effort on the child 's behalf due to a strong relationship of the family. In addition, parents may be bad at raising kids as they have the ability to indoctrinate children with their own ideals, and as a result fail to let the child think and grow on his own. In addition, the negative influences of the parents can be passed on through generations as children pass on the “tradition” without knowing any