ARISTOTLE’S

PHILOSOPHY OF
EDUCATION
BY : CLAUDINE O. MANABIT
GIRLIE M. SUMEGA
ARISTOTLE
OBJECTIVES
“Determine the contribution of Aristotle in the
field of the Foundation of Education”

“Share one’s view on the Educational

Theory of Aristotle”

“Manifest the ability to gauge between mo

ral and just judgment based on Aristotle’s concept
of sound mind and sound body”
WHO IS ARISTOTLE ?

Disciple of Plato

Tutor of Alexander the Great

Aristotle Aim of Education

“ The aim of Education is to gain knowledge “

“The creation of a Sound mind and a Sound Body"

Aristotle Scheme of Education

believes that the education of the early

childhood period should be the responsibility of the pa
rents

education is the responsibility of the state

Aristotle Curriculum
“develop the spirit of sportsmanship and
good habits for the control of passi
ons
an
d appetite “
He recommends the teaching of 'mathematics' for
highe
r education
Aristotle Method of Teaching
“ inductive and deductive methods o
f
te
aching "
Aristotle Method of Teaching

“ father of modern sciences "

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• Aristotle. (pp. 94-95). Bloomington, IN: Indiana UP