Document Type : Scientific-research

Authors

• Kamrun Shahbazi ¹
• Mohammad Hassan Karimi ²
• Babak Shamshiri ³
• Amin Izad panah ⁴

¹ Shiraz university, psychology and educational sciences faculty, Ph.D student.

² Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy of Education, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Shiraz, Iran.

³ Professor, Department of Philosophy of Education, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Shiraz

⁴ Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy of Education, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Shiraz

Abstract

To illustrate the distinct and nuanced educational system that arises from a relational perspective ‎on the concept of "self." ‎This article attempts to first, analyze Davidson's concept of "self" and then, by introducing Plato's and Aristotle's ideas about the concept of "self", attempt to express their educational system by comparing them with the concept of "relational self".Perhaps the most notable instance of the definition of the "relational self"is Davidson's image of it.This "relational self" possesses two important characteristics: relation with otherness and relation with the world. According to this definition, Plato's idea of the "self" stands in opposition to the "relational self" because of his dualism.Aristotle elucidates to the concept of the "relational self" by presenting the theory of hylomorphism. However, due to its standard reading, he cannot fully meet the criteria for a relational definition of "self".The outcome of this definition of the relationality of "self" is an enhanced focus on the role of the “other,” the “world.” The distinctive identity of individuals and educational institutions is shaped not by top-down directives from the ministry, but by the relationships among students, peers, and teachers, as well as the relations between schools and other institutions. Physical education is regarded as essential as the cultivation of mental capacities. Davidson's holistic concept of “self” emphasizes the integration of descriptive and normative knowledge, and also making no distinction between natural and social sciences. Educational policy, curriculum, and the necessary rationality and agency for implementing changes all attain a relational status and become bottom-up.

Keywords

• Aristotle
• Donald Davidson
• Education
• Plato
• Relational Self

Main Subjects

• philosophy