A Review on the Concepts of Philosophy of Education and Human Being

Abstract

Aristotle draws attention to the fact that the essence of knowing is valuable by saying "All men naturally desire to know". Thus, people question the things that concern human lives. Man’s education in knowing and his sense of curiosity introduced him to philosophy, and its influence, which exists in other areas of philosophy, is also seen in education. The goal of education, the continuation of the historical process, is stated according to the views put forward in a specific ontological, ethical, political and epistemological field. Therefore, what was targeted, what it aimed for and the effort it made to provide service in return were questioned. Man can be realized as a complex being with different dimensions and structures. Achieving harmonious integrity with this complex structure is only possible through education. In the words of the German philosopher Kant, "A person can only become a human being through education." In addition, education plays a fundamental role in shaping people's character, values and the world, as well as acquiring knowledge and skills. It provides a framework for nurturing education, transferring, directing and optimizing this learning process. We see that there is a deep relationship between this theory of sociology, philosophy of education and human concepts, and that even in the history of humanity, education was an activity before philosophy began. As a result, the education formula; where upbringing, human imagination, knowledge, beings and values meet; determines what will be taught.