Idealistic Pedagogy: Ethical Development and Progress of Human Life

Authors

  • Md. Parvej Chowdhury Research Scholar, Department of Philosophy, University of Chittagong, Hathazari Upazila, Chittagong District, Bangladesh

Keywords:

Idealism, Idealistic Pedagogy, Analysis

Abstract

Since ancient times it has accurately represented the term idealism which means that this world gives more importance to ideology than action. Because its thoughts or ideas give more validity than real things. According to the idealists, the main element or driving force of the universe is the mind, thought and spiritual power. According to the idealists, man and the universe are part of one expressive being. Idealists believe that there is another world besides this world, and that is the world of ideas or the spiritual world. God Who is the spiritual Lord. And to know or realize this God is one of the goals of human being. Education of Idealism thought rises above the necessity of the material world and creates a unity in the human heart. Emphasizes idealism, life, mentality and morality. According to the Philosopher of Idealism, the realization of self-realization will be awakened through education. According to this view, religious values will be developed among the people, people will move forward in search of the Supreme Being. Idealistic philosophy helps to awaken the spiritual being of the person. In this article, the nature of idealism and the philosophy of education will be briefly discussed in the field of education through analysis.

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Published

2025-05-16

How to Cite

Md. Parvej Chowdhury. (2025). Idealistic Pedagogy: Ethical Development and Progress of Human Life. Indian Journal of Ethics, Logic and Philosophy, 2(1), 37–51. Retrieved from https://apricusjournals.com/index.php/ijoelp/article/view/197