This paper discusses the topicality of Emanuel Kant's concept of education in relation to today, the 21st century. In the first part, the question of what Kant understands by the term education and which approaches and goals he names will be addressed. Then, today's educational goals will be analysed and compared with Kant's in order to arrive at a result or a corresponding result with regard to the research question.
But first, since it is mainly about Immanuel Kant, some biographical and important information, or content, on his part should be mentioned. Immanuel Kant is considered the most important German philosopher. His thinking brought the Enlightenment to a conclusion and overcame it at the same time. He founded German idealism, and his philosophy formed the starting point for many of the newer philosophical directions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The general concept of education.
- 3. The concept of an upbringing according to Immanuel Kant.
- 3.1 Discipline
- 3.2 Cultivation and civilisation
- 3.3 Moralization
- 4. Education in the 21st century...
- 5. How does Kant's parenting concept fit into today's educational goals?..\n
- 6. My summary
- 7. List of references.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to investigate the relevance of Immanuel Kant's educational concept in the context of the 21st century. The work explores Kant's definition of education, examines his proposed approaches and goals, and compares these to contemporary educational objectives. The paper ultimately seeks to address the question of whether Kant's concept remains applicable and relevant in today's educational landscape.
- The concept of education according to Kant
- Key elements of Kant's educational approach (discipline, cultivation, civilisation, moralization)
- The relevance of Kant's educational philosophy in the 21st century
- Comparison of Kant's educational goals with contemporary educational objectives
- Analysis of the impact of Kant's ideas on modern education
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by providing a brief introduction to the topic of education, highlighting different perspectives and definitions from prominent figures like Johann Amos Comenius, Friedrich Fröbel, and Christian Morgenstern. The introduction also introduces Immanuel Kant, the central figure of the paper, by outlining his biography and highlighting his significant contributions to philosophy.
Chapter 2 delves into the general concept of education, exploring various perspectives and definitions. It emphasizes the role of education in shaping an individual's mind, character, and development, and highlights the importance of social action in the educational process.
Chapter 3 focuses on Kant's concept of upbringing, highlighting the importance of reason and the development of human potential. This chapter delves into the four key elements of Kant's educational approach: discipline, cultivation, civilization, and moralization. Discipline is discussed as a necessary first step in education, shaping the individual's behavior and guiding them away from their natural instincts. Cultivation and civilization are then presented as the following stages, emphasizing the acquisition of skills and knowledge and the development of social competence, respectively. Finally, the concept of moralization is presented as the final stage, aiming to instill moral values and guide the individual towards good intentions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the concept of education, particularly Immanuel Kant's views on upbringing and the relevance of these views in the 21st century. Key terms and concepts include: education, discipline, cultivation, civilization, moralization, human potential, reason, Enlightenment, 21st century education, contemporary educational objectives, Kant's educational philosophy, societal influences, and the impact of historical ideas on contemporary educational practices.
- Quote paper
- Adeline Halbing (Author), 2012, Is the Kantian concept of education still justifiable?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1145339
