Contrasting Realist to Idealist philosophy

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Stephen Hicks contrasts Realism’s naturalistic philosophy to Idealism’s other-worldly philosophy. In history-of-philoosophy terms, this is the contrast between Aristotelian and Platonic philosophies. This is from Part 8 of his Philosophy of Education course. Clips 1-6: Previous: [Part 7: Idealism] Idealist education. Next: John Locke on education. Return to the Philosophy of Education page. Return to […]

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John Locke on education

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Stephen Hicks discusses John Locke’s views on education, with excerpts from Locke’s Some Thoughts concerning Education. This is from Part 8 of his Philosophy of Education course. Clips 1-6: Previous: Contrasting Realist to Idealist philosophy. Next: Realist curriculum: 3 R’s, foundational knowledge and methods. Return to the Philosophy of Education page. Return to the StephenHicks.org

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Kagan, the Supreme Court, and regulated speech

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An important editorial in The Washington Times about Elena Kagan, currently Solicitor General and nominee to the Supreme Court. (Thanks to Bob M. for the link.) The article contains a classic false alternative: “Ms. Kagan’s First Amendment work repeatedly promotes the idea that speech rights are granted by government rather than inherent in the God-given

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Six primary educational values: Knowledge, Method, Skills, Individuality, Socialization, Morality

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Professor Hicks here discusses six primary educational values and the debates over their importance and priority. This is from Part 6 of his Philosophy of Education course. Clips 1-3: Previous: Why those seven: influence on contemporary education and philosophical diversity. Next: Implications: hiring teachers, curriculum, assessment. Return to the Philosophy of Education page. Return to

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