Abstract
The present study is an attempt to survey the foundation of liberalism axiology and its implications for education. To this end, educational viewpoints of liberal scholars including Locke, Smith, Hume, Kant, and Russell are examined along with an introduction to liberalism axiology. Additionally, the implications of liberalism for education from will be discussed from two viewpoints, 1) foundations of value system of education, and 2) education system goals. The results highlighted some of the foundations of liberalism axiology such as individualism, liberty, humanism, intellectualism, empiricism, scientism, law, modernism, epistemological pluralism, believe in achievement, tolerance, equality, and social justice. On the other hand, the value foundations of liberal education are rationality, autonomy, and equality of respect. Furthermore, among the liberal educational goals the most important ones include public education, civil education, applied and practical education, autonomous and liberal individuals, mental development, and expansion and promotion of secular curriculum. Such educational viewpoints, however, have attracted criticism regarding radical individualism, autonomy, ethical anarchism, and negligence of public interest.
Highlights
Education is one of the critical issues of our age
The results highlighted some of the foundations of liberalism axiology such as individualism, liberty, humanism, intellectualism, empiricism, scientism, law, modernism, epistemological pluralism, believe in achievement, tolerance, equality, and social justice
There is a need to delve deeper in liberalism education and extract its educational implications based on the foundations of liberalism axiology and its relevance to an Islamic educational system
Summary
Education is one of the critical issues of our age. Proper education system is supposed to educate human forces helpful to and in harmony with the needs of society. We have the necessity to evaluate current educational viewpoint to find their strengths and weaknesses Is it notable that the values promoted by the education system must fit the norms of the society; otherwise, various cultural and value-based problems are expected. Supporters of liberalism believe that man is born free, blessed with will and autonomy; he must grow as free as possible In this regard, liberalism is the school/philosophy of seeking freedom (Pazargad, 2006). There is a need to delve deeper in liberalism education and extract its educational implications based on the foundations of liberalism axiology and its relevance to an Islamic educational system. It is necessary to recognize the foundations of liberalism axiology, ponder on its educational implications, and evaluate these values based on Islamic thought. What are the implications of the foundations of liberalism axiology for education?
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