Philosophy

Behaviorist philosophy: Psychology and the progression of the sciences

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Stephen Hicks discusses behaviorist psychology in the context of the progressive development of the sciences in the modern world. This is from Part 10 of his Philosophy of Education course. 1 clip: Previous: [Part 9: Pragmatism] Pragmatic education. Next: 20th century psychology: Freud, Behaviorism, Cognitivism. Return to the Philosophy of Education page. Return to the […]

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Pragmatic philosophy: Evolution, skepticism, and democracy

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Stephen Hicks discusses pragmatism as a philosophical system. This is from Part 9 of his Philosophy of Education course. Clips 1-14: Previous: [Part 8: Realism] Character, discipline, and liberty. Next: John Dewey on education. Return to the Philosophy of Education page. Return to the StephenHicks.org main page.

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Tracking issues

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Professor Hicks discusses the Realist approach to tracking in education. This is from Part 8 of his Philosophy of Education course. 1 clip: Previous: Theory and practice integrated: Example: High-school kids, auto mechanics, and theater. Next: Character, discipline, and liberty. Return to the Philosophy of Education page. Return to the StephenHicks.org main page.

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3 R’s, foundational knowledge and methods

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Professor Hicks discusses the Realist’s philosophy’s emphasis upon fundamental knowledge and skills in education. This is from Part 8 of his Philosophy of Education course. 1 clip: Previous: John Locke on education. Next: Realist curriculum: Example: Science, math, and technology. Return to the Philosophy of Education page. Return to the StephenHicks.org main page.

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