scholarly journals Consequentialist Reasons for Some Education Reforms

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-124
Author(s):  
Zdenko Kodelja
Keyword(s):  
Causal Explanation ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Logical Form ◽  
Philosophy Of Education ◽  
Education Reforms ◽  
Teleological Explanation ◽  
Social Reforms ◽  
Practical Syllogism ◽  
Instrumental Values ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

The reasons for education reforms – as a particular form of social reforms – are either consequentialist or non-consequentialist. However, the reasons for the education reforms that are briefly discussed from the perspective of the philosophy of education in the present paper are above all consequentialist. These are the reasons for proposed education reforms in EU countries whose strategic aim is equated with the enhancement of two values: creativity and innovation. It is supposed that these education reforms will have good effects and not that they are good in and of themselves. Therefore, although creativity and innovation might be seen as having intrinsic value, they are – in these education reforms – treated predominantly as instrumental values. It seems that the introduction of such education reforms can be understood as a decision founded not on causal explanation, but rather on the basis of a special type of teleological explanation, which has the logical form of a “practical syllogism”. In this case, the occurrence of an action is explained in terms of the goals and purposes of the agent; it shows that the agent did what s/he did because s/he tried to achieve a certain goal and believed that certain means were necessary or sufficient for achieving this goal.

scholarly journals The “Intrinsic Value” of Cultural Heritage as Driver for Circular Human-Centered Adaptive Reuse

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3231
Author(s):  
Luigi Fusco Girard ◽  
Marilena Vecco
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Model Concept ◽  
Investment Decision Making ◽  
Instrumental Values

By referring to the European Green Deal, this paper analyzes the “intrinsic value” of cultural heritage by investigating the human-centered adaptive reuse of this heritage. This implies questions such as how to improve the effectiveness of reuse, restoration, and valorization interventions on cultural heritage/landscapes and how to transform a cultural asset into a place, interpreted as a living ecosystem, to be managed as a living organism. The autopoietic characteristic of the eco-bio-systems, specifically focusing on the intrinsic versus instrumental values of cultural heritage ecosystem is discussed in detail. Specifically, the notion of complex social value is introduced to express the above integration. In ecology, the notion of intrinsic value (or “primary value”) relates to the recognition of a value that “pre-exists” any exploitation by human beings. The effectiveness of transforming a heritage asset into a living ecosystem is seen to follow from an integration of these two values. In this context, the paper provides an overview of the different applications of the business model concept in the circular economy, for a better investment decision-making and management in heritage adaptive reuse. Matera case is presented as an example of a cultural heritage ecosystem. To conclude, recommendations toward an integrated approach in managing the adaptive reuse of heritage ecosystem as a living organism are proposed.

Resuming Discussion of the Common Cause of Animal Self-Motion: How Does the Soul Move the Body?

2020 ◽  
pp. 299-344
Author(s):  
Klaus Corcilius
Keyword(s):  
Causal Explanation ◽  
The Body ◽  
De Anima ◽  
Teleological Explanation ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Efficient Cause ◽  
Technical Vocabulary ◽  
The Common ◽  
Self Motion

This contribution comments on Aristotle’s De Motu Animalium 6 (MA 6). In this chapter Aristotle resumes the discussion of the common cause of animal self-motion. For this purpose the chapter introduces the technical vocabulary from De Anima III 9–11, e.g. desire, phantasia, nous, perception. The contribution argues, among other things, that MA 6 marks the beginning, not of Aristotle’s teleological explanation of animal motion, but of his common causal explanation of animal self-motion in the sense of the efficient cause common to all sublunary living beings capable of moving themselves locally.

Psychological peculiarities of sport activity motivation in judo athletes

2021 ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
Roman Vlodimirovich Mykhailov
Keyword(s):  
Causal Explanation ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Social Situations ◽  
Compliant Behavior ◽  
Instrumental Values ◽  
Judo Athletes ◽  
Independent Decision ◽  
Basic Features ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Way

The article analyzes the specific features of motivation of sport activity as a certain type of labor activity and studies the peculiarities of psychological factors that influence the type of motivation, the level of its manifestation and the duration of its preservation. The basic features of the judoist athlete's personality motivation, in particular the motivation for success and fear of failure, communicative and organizational inclinations, locus of control, internalizing, directivity, indicators of terminal and instrumental values are considered. Experimental work allowed to reveal connection of various forms of behavior and personality parameters with externality-internality. Conformal and compliant behavior is more peculiar to judoists with an externalistic locus. Internals, in contrast to externals, are less likely to submit to pressure from others, to resist when they feel manipulated, and they react more strongly than externals to the loss of personal freedom. Athletes from internalizing loci of control perform better at the independent level than they do under supervision or videotaping. The opposite is true for externals. Internals and externals differ in the way they interpret various social situations, particularly in the way they receive information and in their causal explanation mechanisms. Internals are more active in seeking information and are usually more aware of the situation than externals. Internals attribute more responsibility to the individuals involved in the same situation. Internals are more likely to avoid situational explanations of behavior than externals. According to the results of the study, the motives that determine attitudes toward actual circumstances are of the greatest interest. Almost all athletes are dissatisfied with the level of material provision, solution of domestic issues. Among the measures to increase the level of sports motivation the majority names the proper use of means of material and moral encouragement, improving the organization of work, the possibility of discussion and independent decision-making on their use.

scholarly journals El asombro: una emoción para el acceso a la sabiduría

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (278) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Luis Fuentes ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Philosophy Of Education ◽  
History Of Philosophy ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Clear Tendency ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Subject

Awe is a classic concept with an important place in the history of philosophy, since it is regarded as the beginning of the development of thought, as we know it today. However, until now it has historically received little attention in the field of education, although in recent years it has been the subject of renewed attention for a variety of reasons. These include a growing discomfort with curriculum designs that reflect a frenetic culture with a clear tendency towards activism and instrumentalism. This work explores the concept of awe, considering some current approaches from the philosophy of education, at the same as providing new perspectives, considering the links between awe and wisdom as well as conditions that make awe possible, such as humility, gratitude, contemplation of the environment, and appreciation of the intrinsic value of what is observed. Moreover, it suggests three areas for fostering awe in schools. These include: creating opportunities for contact with truth, beauty, and goodness; promoting a greater immersion in natural environments; and reducing the pace of educational activity.

From 'deep knowledge' to 'the light of reason': sources for philosophy of education in Ethiopia

2004 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 531-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Bridges ◽  
Amare Asgedom ◽  
Setargew Kenaw
Keyword(s):  
Philosophy Of Education ◽  
Deep Knowledge
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