Philosophy Essays

The topic known as mindfulness is often regarded as a means for self-evaluation but not a method for social change. However, Daniel Barbezat argues that, much like the Socratic idea of self-reflection, his belief in what he calls “interiority” can be a mode for societal correction. In his view, mindfulness …

My Greatest Challenge: A Self-Reflection No one really counts the number of obstacles they face in their lives because as the years go by, they just keep piling on endlessly. I chose to only reflect back on the obstacles that have made the biggest impact on my character, such as …

In Metaphysics VII, Aristotle marvels and deeply reflects on what change is, and what is fundamental to our world for change to be possible in it. He inquires into the fundamental principles of nature by attempting to describe what happens in a process of change, in hopes of developing a …

Helping develop and educate young students has been my goal since I was fourteen years old. In my five years of teaching, I have been a part of a school system that I never knew existed and have seen things that really make me think about my philosophy of education. …

A philosophy of education is very important in the teaching profession. All teachers have their own unique philosophies. My personal philosophy of education contains many different aspects. For instance, in my opinion all teachers are valuable. The younger the teacher the more current the knowledge, the older the teacher the …

My philosophy of education is the type that is known as progressivism and existentialism. I believe that for me a combination of the two is a perfect way to teach. Progressivism is ideal because the teacher gives the student a say in what they can do within the classroom. It …

Being a teacher is something that I’ve thought about my entire life. Wanting to be a teacher is a different story. It took me a few years before I realized that teaching is what I wanted to do. I never thought I could be an educator. It is almost a …

Based from the diagnostic test that I did last week, it is shown that I have an eclectic approach with the combination of Existentialism and Behaviorism. Basically, my ideal beliefs about the teaching and learning process, that is based from the existentialist point of view, is what I expected. I …

I’ve had great teachers throughout my course of study that definitely ignited my hunger for knowledge and may have possibly imparted some desire to teach, but it is my belief that being a parent has shaped and cultivated my teaching philosophy.  A child’s first teacher is his parent(s). Even during …

This essay talks about my background and why I came to have the belief system that I have which that of Reconstructionism. Social reconstructionism is the philosophy that emphasizes the addressing of social questions and a quest to create a better society and worldwide democracy. It also involves criticism of …