Logical Positivism: A Classroom Implication
Education is largely influence by philosophical thoughts of enquiry. Logical positivism is one of the philosophical thought which is associated with empirical knowledge . A knowledge which is acquired through senses or through direct experiences more reliable, true and permanent. It also involves scientific empiricism which exist on scientific knowledge. This philosophical enquiry of knowledge believes that all philosophical thoughts must be analyze logically by using scientific methods. It is based on the psychological analysis of human experiences in the form of primary feeling and effects. The philosophy was trying to prove the futility of metaphysics in the process of knowledge construction. At present child centered system of education advocates two ways of knowing that is experience and intelligence as suggested by logical positivism seem to be appropriate. Knowledge of physical world acquired by experience and knowledge based on intelligence can be tested by giving reaso...