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I. Theory of Value: What knowledge and skills are worthwhile learning? What are the goals of education? |
II. Theory of Knowledge: What is knowledge? How is it different from belief? What is a mistake? A lie? |
III. Theory of Human Nature: What is a human being? How does it differ from other species? What are the limits of human potential? |
IV. Theory of Learning: What is learning? How are skills and knowledge acquired? |
V. Theory of Transmission: Who is to teach? By what methods? What will the curriculum be? |
VI. Theory of Society: What is society? What institutions are involved in the educational process? |
VII. Theory of Opportunity: Who is to be educated? Who is to be schooled? |
VIII: Theory of Consensus: Why do people disagree? How is consensus achieved? Whose opinion takes precedence? |
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