Models and Metaphors.
By S. Ivie. 2007
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Humanity delights in spinning conceptual models of the world. These models, in turn, mirror their respective root metaphors. Three root metaphors – spiritual, organic, and mechanical – have dominated western thought. The spiritual metaphor runs from Plato, through Hegel, and connects with Montessori. The organic metaphor extends from Aristotle, through Darwin, and joins with Dewey. And the mechanical metaphor stems from Democritus, through Newton, and links with Skinner. The three metaphors have played a germinal role in western philosophy. They have also shaped the character of educational thought and practice. Which model to choose? Your choice will depend upon the purpose or aim you have in mind. Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your Aim. (George Santayana) MODELES ET METAPHORES RESUME. L’humanite prend plaisir a echafauder des modeles conceptuels du monde. Ces modeles, a leur tour, refletent leurs metaphores-racines. Trois metaphores-racines – spirituelle, organique et mecanique – dominent la pensee occidentale. La metaphore spirituelle part de Platon, passe par Hegel et conduit a Montessori. La metaphore organique se developpe a partir d’Aristote, passe par Darwin et debouche sur Dewey. Et la metaphore mecanique provient de Democritus, passe par Newton et mene a Skinner. Les trois metaphores ont joue un role embryonnaire dans la philosophie occidentale. Elles ont egalement faconne le caractere de la pensee et de la pratique en matiere d’education. Quel modele choisir? Votre choix dependra de l’objet ou du but que vous vous etes fixe. Le fanatisme consiste a redoubler d’efforts lorsque vous avez oublie votre but. (George Santayana)
Subfields: Archeology, Paleontology
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