Friday, July 4, 2008

John Locke - understanding of learning

John Locke's primary idea of learning is through senses/sensation. This can be categorised as primary way of learning. This would be the best way for children to learn. The learning is essential for preocupational learning. However for higher order learning i.e reasoning Locke's way of learning may not useful.

Two forces
Everything is control by two forces. Gravity is control by two force. Isaac Newton failed to forsee the second source of the force.

Thirst of a knowledge
There is two types of happiness. 1)Instrumental happiness which is basically make us feel happy because we have obtain what we want for personal gain. i.e car, salary, and sex.2)Intrinsic happiness which is basically make us feel happy because we have cause other people to be happy. i.e donation, recycling, pray for others.

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