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This set of Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Introduction to Educational Philosophy Set 4
Q1 | When a philosopher wishes to spread his philosophy, he formulates
- a scheme of education based on his sociology
- a scheme of education based on his philosophy.
- a scheme of education based on his psychology.
- a scheme of education based on his methods of teaching.
Q2 | “Knowledge of the true nature of different things is philosophy.” Who said this?
- Fichte
- Hegel
- Rousseau
- Plato
Q3 | Philosophy does not solve an immediate problem, but attempts to find
- the deeper causes of problems.
- the deeper effects of problems.
- the deeper meanings of problems.
- the deeper solutions of problems.
Q4 | The major problems and areas of philosophy are
- Reality, knowledge, truth and existence.
- Reality, knowledge, truth and value.
- Reality, knowledge, truth and thoughts.
- Reality, knowledge, truth and wisdom.
Q5 | What tells us how to live not only in the material sense, but also in the spiritual sense?
- Philosophy
- Epistemology
- Sociology
- Axiology
Q6 | Idealism stresses the central role of the ideal or
- Spiritual
- Physical world
- Material
- Experience
Q7 | Idealism recognizes ideas, feelings and ideals more important than
- Education
- Human soul
- Material objects
- Spiritual essence
Q8 | According to which school of philosophy of education, exaltation of individual’s personalityis a function of education?
- Realism
- Pragmatism
- Naturalism
- Idealism
Q9 | The idealist give much importance on
- Self realization
- Self expression
- Self concept
- Self perception
Q10 | Who emphasized realization of ‘Truth, Beauty and Goodness’ as the aims of education?
- Pragmatists
- Idealists
- Realists
- Naturalists.
Q11 | The Idealist curriculum is developed on the basis of
- Study of Mathematics
- Natural and physical sciences
- Business and management
- Ethics and study of humanities.
Q12 | The Idealist claimed that reality exist in the
- Natural world
- In the Spirit of man
- Self disciplined
- Empirically tested truth
Q13 | Educational principles of idealism emphasizes on
- Scientific knowledge
- Physical world
- Thinking and reasoning
- Unrestrained freedom
Q14 | The theory that holds reason as the source of knowledge is
- Idealism
- Realism
- Naturalism
- None of the above
Q15 | Who raised the slogan “Back to Nature”?
- Realism
- Naturalism
- Idealism
- Pragmatism
Q16 | Who among the following was the supporter of Naturalism in education
- Rousseau
- Froebel
- Armstrong
- Locke
Q17 | Play way method of teaching has been emphasized in the education of
- Naturalists.
- Realists,
- Pragmatists.
- Existentialists.
Q18 | Naturalism is also known as
- Materialism
- Existentialism
- Pragmatism
- Metaphysics
Q19 | Which philosophy favours the statement “Man is the measure of all things”?
- Realism
- Pragmatism
- Idealism
- Naturalism
Q20 | According to which philosophy of education, childhood is something desirable for its ownsake and children should be children?
- Realism
- Idealism
- Naturalism
- Pragmatism
Q21 | The fundamental aim of education according to Naturalism is
- Self realization
- Self expression
- Self consciousness
- Self perception
Q22 | Naturalist consider reality in nature only and everything is governed by
- The physical Sciences
- The supernatural
- The laws of nature
- Human personality
Q23 | Naturalist curriculum advocates freedom and self-expression and therefore
- Humanities subjects are vital
- Literature forms the core
- Always based on physical education
- No rigid curriculum is needed
Q24 | The methods of teaching laid down by Naturalism in education is
- Rigid and uniform techniques
- Traditional and stereotyped techniques
- Bookish and teacher centred
- Child Centred and play-way techniques
Q25 | Which of the following is the contribution of Rousseau to education?
- Education for nationalism
- Education for Democracy
- Education for freedom
- Education for sentimental