This is a branch of applied philosophy. Philosophy, is composed of 'philo' (love) and 'sophia' (wisdom), standing for the love of wisdom. It examines fundamental questions related to reality, knowledge, ethics, reason and more. Hence, the philosophy of education, examines fundamental educational questions such as its nature, its purpose, the role of a teacher, the relation between knowledge and pedagogy, and more. --- * [[Purpose of education]] * [[Epistemology|Epistemology]]