An Analytical Study of Mohammad Bagher Hushiar's Philosophical and Educational Ideas and Thoughts Compared to the Viewpoints of the Contemporary Theorists

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The present study investigates Mohammad Bagher Hushiar's philosophical and educational viewpoints. Furthermore, it compares his thoughts and ideas to those of contemporary theorists. Being a contemporary education instructor, Hushiar has had an incredible influence on education in Iran. Hence, this study aims at analyzing this great educator's thoughts and theories. The methodology used for this purpose has been documentary analysis, which fully studies all the present resources and references pertaining t`o Hushiar, as well as, other contemporary educational theorists. The findings are based on nine statements which reveal the basis of his philosophical and educational thoughts especially the basic principle that underlies all his teachings, that is, man is a creature of God who seeks to join his creator. Thus, the outcome of Hushiar's educational system is a man who gradually and through a comprehensive educational program achieves his desired perfection. Hushiar's viewpoint is so comprehensive that it is properly responsive to the most contemporary educational issues. Finally, his viewpoints in philosophy and education has been compared to some of the most contemporary thoughts in this regard.

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