Comparing the Educational Philosophies of Confucius and Plato

Thoa Nguyen Van; Hanh Than Thi

doi:10.52521/kg.v22i3.16285

Autores

Thoa Nguyen Van
Hanh Than Thi Foreign Trade University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52521/kg.v22i3.16285

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Confucius, Plato, philosophy of education, ethics, wisdom, teaching methods.

Resumo

This article conducts a comprehensive analysis of the educational philosophy of Confucius, the ancient Chinese philosopher, and Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher. shaping educational thought through distinct but sometimes intersecting perspectives. The study explores their perspectives on the purpose of education, teaching methods, the role of teachers, and the ideal learner model, placing these ideas in their socio-cultural context. Through a comparison of these philosophies, the paper highlights key differences and similarities, and assesses their implications for modern education. The results show that, despite coming from different cultures, both Confucius and Plato emphasize the role of education in the moral and intellectual development of human beings, but with different focuses and approaches.

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