PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS OF EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE PHILOSOPHY OF PRAGMATISME AND IMPLICATIONS IN LEARNING METHOD

Abstract

The writing of this article aims to reveal the philosophical basis of education according to the philosophy of pragmatism. It also reveals the influence of pragmatism in educational thinking, especially in the method of learning. Pragmatism as one of the educational concepts born in America, provides solutions to educational problems that in their view can not be solved traditional philosophy. Pragmatism tries to reconstruct more practical and down-to-earth educational practices, not long-winded in the metaphysical discussion of things. n practice, pragmatism emphasizes that the foundation of education is experience. Knowledge gained by humans comes from experience, not from innate talent. Truth in the view of pragmatism is a practical consequence. Education in schools according to pragmatism is a place for learners to gain experience as well as experience gained outside school. Education according to pragmatism should also take into account changes in society, because that is where students will return. Learning given to learners does not emphasize systematic teaching materials, but experiences and ways to process them. Problem solving and democracy are the main principles in learning according to pragmatism. By relying on problem solving and democratic, learners will be able to capture and process and formulate the results of his experience well.