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Socialistic character of education

Author(s): Đuldina Kurtović
Subject(s): Anthropology, Metaphysics, Social Philosophy, Political Theory, Ancient Philosphy, Existentialism, Marxism, History of Education, State/Government and Education, Sociology of Education, Ontology
Published by: Filozofsko društvo THEORIA
Keywords: education; humanity; humanistic education; Marxism; socialism; upbringing;

Summary/Abstract: As an universal value education is one of the most fundamental expession of society. It also appears as one of the fundamental human rights. Through education an individual not only gain knowledge about itself, but also meets and learn about Others. As the one of crucial fundaments of socialization, education is also important for its own characteristics such as creation and implementation of spiritual and material possibilities. In every sphere we can find human drive for bringing eduaction closer to the life and existential needs. Possible solutions for existential situations can be found almost in every period of human history, especially in the philosophical and sociological orientations. Those solutions have been given in the socialism also. The term socialism has its specific meaning, especially in the context of social relations and as an specific social order. In this article it will be presented specific understanding of the concept of education within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, especially in the framewoek of the Marxist's orientation. Freedom of individual meant also that academic freedom should be enabled. Within socialist character of education, academic freedom meant free discussions, but also presentation of new ideas and free opinions. However, in reality, realization of mentioned freedom had only formal character. Because, most educational institutions dependent economically and politically of the state authorities. It will also be shown what impact had this socialistic character of education on education in the society of 21st century in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • Issue Year: II/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 75-90
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Bosnian