英文摘要 |
Adult education is a field of education. The relationship between adult education and philosophy is very close. In the field of adult education, there are many things which need philosophy to guide, evalucate and make decision. This article discussed five main questions, including the meaning of philosophy, philosophy and education, philosophy and adult education, overview of the philosophies of adult education, and purposes of adult education. The author has discussed the origination, development, important persons and the main contribution to adult education of the six main philosophies of adult education. And the author also mentioned the puposes of adult education are to faciliate change in a dynamic society, to support and maintain the good soial order, to promote productivity, and to enhance personal growth. |