Introduction to Philosophy: Concepts and Branches
Philosophy is an activity that involves thinking and reasoning about concepts and ideas. The recognition of ignorance is the beginning of true knowledge. Philosophy comes from Greek and means “love of wisdom,” and it predates people like Pythagoras. Philosophy is not knowledge itself, but an attitude that starts when we recognize our ignorance of certain themes and issues:
- How is the world, and how do we know it?
- How should we live in the world, and what is proper human behavior?
Branches of Philosophy
Vocabulary for Conflict Resolution and Travel
Essential Vocabulary: Conflict & Peace
VT-1:
- Armistice – Armisticio
- Army – Ejército
- Arrest – Detener/Arrestar
- Assassinated – Asesinado
- Ceasefire – Alto el fuego
- Civil War – Guerra civil
- Concession – Concesión
- Conflict – Conflicto
- Conviction – Convicción
- Demonstration – Manifestación
- Despair – Desesperación
- Disobedience – Desobediencia
- Hostile – Hostil
- Imprisonment – Encarcelado
- Injustice – Injusticia
- Intolerance – Intolerancia
- Intolerant – Intolerante
- Judge – Juzgar
- Justice – Justicia
- Kidnapped – Secuestrado
- Non-
Karl Marx and the Birth of Social Science
Introduction: Karl Marx and the 19th Century
Karl Marx lived during the 19th century, a period marked by conflict between conservatives and liberals. Europe was undergoing a major transformation—the Industrial Revolution—where the wealth of the bourgeoisie contrasted sharply with the poverty of the working class. Marxism, beyond being a school of thought, is a guide for transforming social relations.
The Birth of Social Science
Philosophy, according to Marx, should serve this social transformation
Read MoreUnderstanding Citizenship: Rights, Duties, and Global Perspectives
What is Citizenship?
A citizen is a resident of a state who possesses political rights and can exercise them. This legal status grants them membership in a community with shared rights and duties, regardless of religion, gender, or culture. Citizenship entails:
- Participating in decision-making processes that affect the entire community. This active involvement is a hallmark of democratic political systems.
- Contributing to a shared vision of society based on civic conduct. Even in times of conflict,
Women, Politics, and the State: Feminist Perspectives
Women, Politics, and the State
State: A New Form of Patriarchy?
- The modern state has taken control of systems traditionally controlled by religion, custom, and male-dominated social groups.
- While sometimes beneficial, this can be offset by restructuring frameworks that perpetuate women’s unequal status.
- Feminist debate: The welfare state can be beneficial if it includes a complete restructuring of funding, working hours, and domestic roles for both sexes. The opposing view argues that the state is central
Pedagogy Questions and Answers for KVS PGT/TGT/PRT Exams
KVS PGT/TGT/PRT Pedagogy Questions with Answers
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1. The word “Pedagogy” means?A. To guide the childB. To lead the childC. To educate the childD. To understand the childAnswer: B
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2. Pedagogy is the study of:A. EducationB. Guiding StudentsC. Learning ProcessD. Teaching MethodsAnswer: D
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3. Which one of the followings indicates child’s physical growth?A. NegativeB. QuantitativeC. QualitativeD. PositiveAnswer: B
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4. The best method to study growth and development of the child is:A. Psychoanalytic