Reflection on Week 3

Topic 3: Philosophical Foundations of Curriculum

Philosophy:

1. Greek word: “philos” (love) + “sophia” (wisdom) = love of wisdom
2. Also refers to the collection of works of other philosophers
3. Philosopher is...

• People who seek after wisdom and curious about the world seeking to understand the nature of things. 

• Study the work of other philosophers and state anew what others have put forward as well as proposing new philosophies.

• Can be a person who knows philosophy even though he or she engages in title or no philosophising.

Philosophy of Education