Quiz on Empirical and Utilitarian Education

What is the main focus of empiricism?

• Sensory Experience

• Theoretical Knowledge

• Philosophical reasoning

• Religious beliefs

Who is considered the first person to coin the term 'survival of the fittest'?

• John Dewey

• Herbert Spencer

• Charles Darwin

• Jean Piaget

What philosophical theory is associated with Herbert Spencer's educational views?

• Social Darwinism

• Pragmatism

• Utilitarianism

• Constructivism

What inspired Spencer's educational theory?

• The concept of classical education

• The works of Plato

• The theory of evolution by Charles Darwin

• The principles of humanistic education

According to Spencer, what does 'survival of the fittest' imply in human society?

• Everyone has equal opportunities

• Only the strongest survive

• Education should be universal

• All individuals are equally capable

What does utilitarian education emphasize in the curriculum?

• Philosophical debates

• Vocational and practical objectives

• Theoretical knowledge

• Classical literature

What type of subjects should the curriculum focus on according to utilitarian education?

• Humanistic subjects

• Philosophy and ethics

• Practical, utilitarian, and scientific subjects

• Art and music

What is the impact of industrialized society on education according to the text?

• It requires more theoretical knowledge

• It requires vocational and practical objectives

• It emphasizes classical education

• It focuses on artistic development

What does Spencer believe about human development?

• It has gone through an evolutionary series of stages

• It is static and unchanging

• It is solely based on education

• It is influenced by cultural factors

What is one of the key contributions of Herbert Spencer to education?

• The introduction of standardized testing

• The development of emotional intelligence

• The application of evolutionary principles to education

• The focus on moral education