Kant's Educational Philosophy and the NEP 2020: A Critical Assessment
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Immanuel Kant, National Education Policy (NEP), NEP 2020, Educational Philosophy, Autonomy, Moral Reasoning, IndiaAbstract
In this paper, the alignment of Kant's educational philosophy with India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is discussed, and Kantian principles are presented as a framework for educational reforms. With the ongoing process of globalization and the transformation of the education system in India, NEP 2020 aims to overhaul the nation's education system, raising questions about its alignment with ethical and philosophical principles, including those of Immanuel Kant. The paper also critically evaluates it through the comparative study of Kantian philosophy with the fundamental goal of NEP 2020. The research reveals that although the NEP 2020 aligns with Kant's concepts of autonomy, moral development, and rational thinking, it also emphasizes skill-based learning and addresses challenges such as digitalization and globalization faced by the modern education system. The paper concludes that Kantian philosophy is useful for understanding educational reforms, but care is needed when applying these abstract principles to a context-specific policy, such as the NEP 2020. Further studies are suggested to comprehensively assess the implementation of NEP 2020 and its consistency with its philosophical vision.
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