The curriculum of the Philanthropinium was significantly influenced by the Philosophy of Naturalism.
Naturalism in education emphasizes the importance of:
This approach aligns with the progressive educational ideals often associated with institutions like the Philanthropinium, aiming to foster holistic development based on natural laws and experiences.
Therefore, the Philosophy of Naturalism provided the foundational guidance for the Philanthropinium's curriculum.
| LIST-I (Educational Philosophy) | LIST-II (Curriculum Focus) |
| A. Perennialism | I. Examination of social, economic and political problems, equality of educational opportunity |
| B. Progressivism | II. Constant curriculum, classical subjects, literary analysis |
| C. Essentialism | III. Interdisciplinary subject matter, activities and projects |
| D. Reconstructionism | IV. Mastering the skills, facts and concepts, back to basics movement |
| List - I | List - II |
|---|---|
| (a) Mitwelt | (i) A person exists in a given particular place at a particular time. Being conscious of it one can choose the direction of one’s life. |
| (b) Dasein | (ii) The experiences and meaning we share with others through our relationships |
| (c) Umwelt | (iii) Unique presence of human beings of self-awareness and self relatedness. |
| (d) Eigenwelt | (iv) The biological and natural environment for human beings and animals including biological needs, drives, and instincts. |
Match the terms of List - I with that of List - II select the correct option using the codes given below :
| List – I | List – II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Idealism | (i) | Individual experience determine what is true. |
| (b) | Realism | (ii) | Individual learns the truth through experiences. |
| (c) | Pragmatism | (iii) | Science reveals the truth. |
| (d) | Existentialism | (iv) | Truth and values are absolute and universally shared. |
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