PSE4801

Pragmatism and education 2.1 Show how “experience” of pragmatism has been challenged by pragmatists such as Rory. (5) According to pragmatism, an idea or a proposition lies in its observable practical consequences rather than anything metaphysical. Whatever works is likely true. Pragmatism is the philosophy that encourages us to seek out the processes and do things that work best to help us achieve desirable ends. Pragmatism is a practical, matter-of-fact way of approaching a sit...

Tutorial Letter 201/0/2023 Philosophy of Education & Sociology of Education PSE4801 Year Module Department Educational Foundations

Tutorial Letter 201/0/2023 Philosophy of Education & Sociology of Education PSE4801 Year Module Department Educational Foundations

1. African philosophy and education 1.1 Define African philosophy. (5) Philosophy means path. Philosophy to African cultures, values and traditions, and to the notion of ubuntu, and sought to understand the reasons for students’ inclination to treat African philosophy in this way. African philosophy accentuates the importance of being reasonable – the ability of people to articulate clear, logical and defensible arguments, on the one hand and to demonstrate a willingness to lis...