Muslim Philosopher Ibn E Khaldun

IBNE-KHALDUN (1332-1406 AD) Ibne Khaldun was a philosopher of history and the first social scientist Three most significant contributions to social sciences Keenly interested in tradition, grammar, poetry, language and law He also studied Philosophy, theology, logic, and other Islamic subjects Ibn e Khaldun was an expert in fiqh, nahu, hadith, rhetoric, poetry and philosophy Educational Thoughts of IBNE-KHALDUN Ibne Khaldun had described the educational process in the perspective of the development of society Focused his attention on the education from a religious and ethical point of view Views on the aspects of state, society and education Attainment of knowledge was the natural urge of human beings because of their reasoning and thinking abilities Reality should be known by revelation instead of intellectual effort as believed by philosophers First condition for knowing the reality is the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) Thinking ability is special gift of God Reflective thinking is the source of knowledge It distinguishes man from animals It is of three types: Discerning/sharp intelligence It enables man to understand the order of things Experimental intelligence It enables man to be receptive to opinions and teaches him rules of conduct Speculative/rough intelligence It gives insight about the general idea of things existing according to species, classes and their primary and secondary causes Aims of Education To make Muslims firm believers in God through the study of Quran and religious sciences Knowledge of God and faith in Islamic laws will make Muslims know the reality Lead to good action Possession of good character Curriculum Ulum Naqliyyai-e The Quran, interpretations of Quran, tradition, jurisprudence and speculative theology Emphasized on Ulum Aqliyyai-e philosophy and physical sciences Method of teaching Drill Method and teaching aids must be used to make children learn Concepts must be taught from the easiest to the most difficult in stages Children must not burden with things beyond their capability Discussed the concepts of motivation, learning willingness and reinforcement