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The Philosophical Foundation of Western Higher Education: A Critical Review of Theory and Practice

Year 2023, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 208 - 219, 24.03.2023
https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.1238148

Abstract

Philosophy of education especially higher education is central to making a discipline or subject rational regarding its study as well as its implication in human society. In this regard, the research is an attempt to examine the philosophical foundation of higher education as stated in the major western-liberal philosophies e.g. Idealism, Realism, Thomism, and Pragmatism. It also figured out the strengths and weaknesses of the philosophical basis of the western education system. The study argues that every philosophical endeavor represents the rational ground, which is universal in nature. Besides, the philosophy by and large espouses a value-laden system, which is based on ethics and morality. Although western liberal philosophies on higher education are Universalist, they are value-free or value-neutral as opposed to rationality. In fact, value-free educational philosophy devalues life as a whole and fails to accomplish the desired goals of a graduate.

Supporting Institution

Islami University, Malaysia

Project Number

123456789

Thanks

I would like to extend my gratitude and cordial thanks to the editor.

References

  • Bedell, G. (1971). Theistic realism and monistic idealism. The Thomist: A Speculative Quarterly Review, 35(4), 661–683.
Year 2023, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 208 - 219, 24.03.2023
https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.1238148

Abstract

Project Number

123456789

References

  • Bedell, G. (1971). Theistic realism and monistic idealism. The Thomist: A Speculative Quarterly Review, 35(4), 661–683.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Studies on Education
Journal Section Articles
Authors

M. Abdul Aziz

Project Number 123456789
Publication Date March 24, 2023
Published in Issue Year 2023 Volume: 8 Issue: 2

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APA Aziz, M. A. (2023). The Philosophical Foundation of Western Higher Education: A Critical Review of Theory and Practice. International Journal of Educational Research Review, 8(2), 208-219. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.1238148
AMA Aziz MA. The Philosophical Foundation of Western Higher Education: A Critical Review of Theory and Practice. IJERE. March 2023;8(2):208-219. doi:10.24331/ijere.1238148
Chicago Aziz, M. Abdul. “The Philosophical Foundation of Western Higher Education: A Critical Review of Theory and Practice”. International Journal of Educational Research Review 8, no. 2 (March 2023): 208-19. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.1238148.
EndNote Aziz MA (March 1, 2023) The Philosophical Foundation of Western Higher Education: A Critical Review of Theory and Practice. International Journal of Educational Research Review 8 2 208–219.
IEEE M. A. Aziz, “The Philosophical Foundation of Western Higher Education: A Critical Review of Theory and Practice”, IJERE, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 208–219, 2023, doi: 10.24331/ijere.1238148.
ISNAD Aziz, M. Abdul. “The Philosophical Foundation of Western Higher Education: A Critical Review of Theory and Practice”. International Journal of Educational Research Review 8/2 (March 2023), 208-219. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.1238148.
JAMA Aziz MA. The Philosophical Foundation of Western Higher Education: A Critical Review of Theory and Practice. IJERE. 2023;8:208–219.
MLA Aziz, M. Abdul. “The Philosophical Foundation of Western Higher Education: A Critical Review of Theory and Practice”. International Journal of Educational Research Review, vol. 8, no. 2, 2023, pp. 208-19, doi:10.24331/ijere.1238148.
Vancouver Aziz MA. The Philosophical Foundation of Western Higher Education: A Critical Review of Theory and Practice. IJERE. 2023;8(2):208-19.

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