TTLA: Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational thought and its current significance

Author name:Dinh Thi Tuyet

Thesis title:Jiddu Krishnamurti's Educational Thought and Its Contemporary Significance

Dissertation field:Philosophy

Specialized:Dialectical materialism and historical materialism

Code:62 22 03 02

Name of training unit AfterDUniversity:University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

1. Purpose and research objects of the thesis

Research purpose: To clarify the educational ideology of Jiddu Krishnamurti and its current significance.

Research object: Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational thoughts and their current significance; the reference value of those thoughts for the current educational career in Vietnam.

2. Research methods used

The thesis is conducted on the basis of applying the methodology of dialectical materialism and historical materialism; combining logical and historical methods, analytical and synthetic methods, sociological investigation methods...

3. Main results and conclusions

3.1. Main results

- The thesis presents the basis for the formation and development of Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational concept. Systematizes and generalizes Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational ideas from a philosophical perspective, pointing out the necessity in the formation and development of these ideas for social existence in some countries such as India, the US, and the UK through the establishment and development of some schools here. Points out the reference value of Krishnamurti's educational ideas for the current educational career in Vietnam.

- In terms of theory: The thesis clarifies Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational thoughts, points out the positive and negative points of these thoughts; highlights Jiddu Krishnamurti's contributions to world education through research on schools he founded in India, England, and America; points out the reference value of Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational thoughts for the current educational cause in Vietnam.

- In terms of practice: The thesis can be used as a reference for teaching, learning and researching the history of Indian philosophy, the history of Eastern philosophy, and educational philosophy.

3.2. Conclusion

- Among the issues that Krishnamurti was interested in, education was always the most mentioned topic. His educational thoughts were clearly expressed in the purpose as well as the starting principles of education and the role of educators.

- The above educational thoughts of Krishnamurti have many similarities with the views of other educators such as Socrates, Confucius, Plato, Aristotle, Karl Marx, Ho Chi Minh... Krishnamurti is one of the first people to pioneer the path to modern education - an education full of humanity.

- In the context of Vietnam's current education system, his thoughts on education have many points worth our reference and learning.

SUMMARY OF DOCTORAL THESIS

The author's name: Dinh Thi Tuyet

Thesis title: Educational thought of Jiddu Krishnamurti and its contemporary meaning

Scientific branch of the thesis:Philosophy

Major:Dialectical Materialism & Historical MaterialismCode: 62 22 03 02

The name of postgraduate training institution: University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Hanoi National University

1. Purpose andobject of the study

Purpose of the study: Clarify the contents of Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational thought and its contemporary meaning.

Object of study: Educational thought of Jiddu Krishnamurti and its contemporary meaning; The value of these ideas for education in Vietnam today.

2. Research methods

This study is based on the methodology of dialectical materialism and historical materialism; logical and historical methods, methods of analysis and synthesis, sociological investigation methods,…

3. Major results and conclusions

3.1.The major results

- This study presents the basis for the formation and development of Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational concept. The systematization, generalization of Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational ideas from a philosophical point of view, shows the inevitability of the formation and development of these ideas by schools in India, USA and UK. Indicates the value of Krishnamurti's educational ideas for education in Vietnam today.

- This study presents thesis the educational thought of Jiddu Krishnamurti, the positive and limitations of these ideas; highlighting Jiddu Krishnamurti's contributions to contemporary education of his schools in India, England, and the United States; Shows the reference value of Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational ideas for education in Vietnam today.

- The study can be used as a reference for teaching, studying and studying the history of Indian philosophy, the history of Oriental philosophy, educational philosophy....

3.2.Conclusions

- Among the issues that Krishnamurti cares about, education has always been the most interested subject. His educational thought are reflected in the purpose as well as the origins of education and the role of educators.

- Krishnamurti's ideas on education are similar to those of other educators such as Socrates, Confucius, Plato, Aristotle, Karl Marx, Ho Chi Minh... Krishnamurti was one of the first person who explored the path to modern education - a comprehensive education.

- In the context of Vietnamese education today, his idea of ​​education has many worthy points of reference and study.