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Reflection Of Philosophy: Philosophy And The Philosophy Of Education

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“The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.” (Lincoln). I have found, through almost a semester in Philosophy, that I am somewhat of a skeptic. Throughout the last few months, whenever I sit down and read about philosophy, I do not take each word or theory as golden truth; I take it as a challenge to my way of thinking and the ability to strengthen my own stances on issues. The problem in the classroom today, that Lincoln touched on, is that the students believe all philosophy as truth and act as though they are philosophers themselves. This then affects each and every element of society until it permeates the government. Imagine what a government would look like where there is no absolute truth, and truth is relative according to the individual. The right mindset towards philosophy is needed in order to have a proper philosophy of life. Philosophy has aided me in developing a more thoughtful and well-reasoned way of living. The different theories within the readings so far have awakened my brain, and challenged me to think about the deep questions in life, that usually no one asks. “A critical thinker is someone who approaches life in an informed and reflective way. This approach is one that you can use in virtually every area of your life as you work to understand your experience and make informed decisions.” (Chaffee, 2016, pg. 12). Critically thinking through life, allows for one to live life in a more

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