Blog: History

By Varuni Tiruchelvam

What is the current philosophy of education in Sri Lanka?  How has
educational philosophy changed?

Education today and perhaps in the past too has been bent toward
utilitarianism. Philosophically speaking, producing individuals who would
serve society is the overt claim of educationists and others in the field of
opinion making. While individuals might have genuinely embraced this
position in an idealistic vision, and also genuinely served society,

Written by Kumari on Thu. Feb 25, 2010 | 0 comments

On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Sri Lankan citizens voted for their 6th Executive President in what was arguably the most heated and significant presidential election in Sri Lanka's post-colonial history. In this time of so-called peace, Lanka Solidarity calls on President Rajapakse to rise above the exclusionary politics of nationalism and elitism and focus on a political solution that addresses the potential power-sharing rights of all communities.  It is only with such vision that Sri Lanka can truly enter a post-war era of reconciliation and democratization.

Written by Kumari on Fri. Jan 29, 2010 | 0 comments
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