The study of the philosophical foundations of postmodernism with emphasis on Jurgen Habermas's views and educational implicit implications of this view in education

This article has been conducted on philosophical foundations of postmodernism. The purpose of existing article is to present philosophical foundations and educational implicit implications of Habermas’s view regarding education. The method of research is descriptive- analytical. The population of research includes all published documents regarding postmodernism with emphasis on Jurgen Habermas’s views. The sampling method was purposeful, selective and saturated. The method of collecting data was library. The tool of collecting data was index card. The method of analyzing data was a combination of qualitative methods including summary, data presentation, conclusion and their confirmation using research’s background. Findings showed that the foundations Habermas’s philosophy was explained in terms of ontology, epistemology and theology. Habermas emphasizes ideal educational speech and the development of discourse ethic in terms of educational implicit implications. In the principles of education, Habermas believes in the secrecy of knowledge and the promotion of dialogue. In educational methods, he deals with the improvement of human relations and participatory learning education. At the same time, he emphasizes the training of active human beings and training of a global citizen in educational goals. He deals with human relations, mutual respect and responsiveness to social needs in curriculum. He suggests discussion and dialogue in the method of teaching. He recommends the expression of rationality and effective communication with learners in the role of teacher. In the management of the school, he emphasizes student- centered and their socialization. In the research method, he emphasizes exploratory approach and subjectivism.