Kamal Nosrati Heshi; Reza Ali Nowrozi; Zohre Mottagi; Mehrnosh Amini
Volume 6, Issue 2 , July 2015, , Pages 75-100
Abstract
The main purpose of this study is to identify, according to Avicenna's views, the elements of perception and its different types, and also its training results of which we can use in upbringing. We’ll first, based on our findings, indicate that in Avicinna’s views, ‘ego’ (Nafs) ...
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The main purpose of this study is to identify, according to Avicenna's views, the elements of perception and its different types, and also its training results of which we can use in upbringing. We’ll first, based on our findings, indicate that in Avicinna’s views, ‘ego’ (Nafs) plays very important role such that we can say that it is the cornerstone of perception. Then, after having some words on perception, its definition, and its types and levels, we’ll consider its educational implications, specifically targets and procedure centered on perception basis. Finally, ‘achieving bliss’ is recognized as an ultimate aim of Avicenna education system. However, achieving such aim is associated with achieving some secondary objectives, such as development of sensory, imagination, intellect, and intuitive understanding abilities. Therefore, the training methods resulted from this study will be: active usage of the senses, remembering, to orient imagination and creativity, intellectual development, research-based training, thought strengthening, intuition or verbal and esoteric observation (guess), and syncretic methods.
Zohreh Mottaghi; Reza Ali Nowrozi
Volume 5, Issue 1 , October 2014, , Pages 87-107
Abstract
The epistemological approach of a thinker influences his attitudes to education, and determines teacher activity in the learning process. This article through a qualitative approach and based on a ‘descriptive- inferential’ method, examines the necessity of aesthetic experience in education ...
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The epistemological approach of a thinker influences his attitudes to education, and determines teacher activity in the learning process. This article through a qualitative approach and based on a ‘descriptive- inferential’ method, examines the necessity of aesthetic experience in education based on Allama Jafari’s epistemological principles. So we at first, according to his works, consider Allama’s epistemological elements as theoretical principles, then focusing on his cognitive pluralism, explain the necessity of aesthetic experience in education, and analyze the importance of its use in the education system. The results show that regarding epistemic pluralism can get rid us of narrow perspectives in education and can lead us to a special kind of literacy i.e. aesthetical literacy
