“Discipline is necessary for self-realization. There should be no free…
2016
“Discipline is necessary for self-realization. There should be no free discipline, external constraints or suppression of spontaneous activity. The teacher should guide the child in acquiring the spiritual values of the universe.”
The above description of discipline belongs to which school of philosophical thought?
- A.
Pragmatism
- B.
Naturalism
- C.
Idealism
- D.
Realism
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Correct answer: C
Answer: Idealism.
In Idealism, education aims at the development of the inner self and the realization of spiritual and moral values.
Discipline is viewed as self-discipline, guided by ethical and spiritual principles rather than external control.
The teacher acts as a moral and spiritual guide, helping students internalize universal values.
Focus is on self-realization and inner growth rather than external enforcement.
Why other philosophies do not match:
Pragmatism: Emphasizes practical consequences and learning by doing, not spiritual self-realization.
Naturalism: Centers on natural and physical explanations and does not foreground spiritual values as the basis of discipline.
Realism: Focuses on external reality and objective knowledge; discipline is oriented toward order and factual learning rather than inner moral development.