1964 | DAVID R. KRATHWOHL, BENJAMIN S. BLOOM, and BERTRAM B. MASIA
The author discusses Bode's educational philosophy, noting that while Bode expressed ideas in accessible terms, his philosophical essays were not intended for the general public. The authors of "Taxonomy of Educational Objectives" aim to provide systematic schemes for classifying educational objectives into cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. The Affective Domain, in particular, is analyzed, with its classification based on internalization of values and attitudes. However, the author critiques the use of terms like "internalization" and "external-to-internal control transition," which imply a mind-body dualism, contradicting the authors' stated commitment to behaviorism. The author questions the necessity of metaphysical support for the taxonomy, suggesting it could stand independently. The text also includes a review of educational literature, highlighting the diversity in philosophy of education and its relevance to human experience. The author critiques the use of abstract language in educational philosophy, emphasizing the need for clarity and precision in educational objectives.The author discusses Bode's educational philosophy, noting that while Bode expressed ideas in accessible terms, his philosophical essays were not intended for the general public. The authors of "Taxonomy of Educational Objectives" aim to provide systematic schemes for classifying educational objectives into cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. The Affective Domain, in particular, is analyzed, with its classification based on internalization of values and attitudes. However, the author critiques the use of terms like "internalization" and "external-to-internal control transition," which imply a mind-body dualism, contradicting the authors' stated commitment to behaviorism. The author questions the necessity of metaphysical support for the taxonomy, suggesting it could stand independently. The text also includes a review of educational literature, highlighting the diversity in philosophy of education and its relevance to human experience. The author critiques the use of abstract language in educational philosophy, emphasizing the need for clarity and precision in educational objectives.