Key Philosophical Concepts and Theories

Function of an Education

Jiddu Krishnamurti wrote the Function of an Education. He argues education in the true sense is helping the individual to be mature, free to think for themselves in challenging traditions.

Allegory of the Cave

The 'Allegory Of The Cave' is a story in the form of a metaphor put forward by Plato, concerning human belief versus knowledge.

Socratic Method

The Socratic Method is a question and answer approach named after Socrates. It is used to zero in on knowledge by challenging commonly held assumptions.

Story of a Good Brahmin

Voltaire explores the meaning of life by analyzing the pursuits of reason and happiness in The Story of the Good Brahmin.

Empiricism

John Locke (1632-1704) was a well-known Empiricist who believed that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience. Empiricism is the theory that sensory experience is of primary importance in giving us knowledge of the world.