Framework for Navigating the Ontological, Epistemological, and Axiological Challenges of the Digital Age

The contemporary educational landscape is undergoing a radical transformation catalyzed by the pervasive integration of digital technologies, including sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI), immersive virtual reality (VR), and expansive online learning platforms. This profound digital revolution necessitates a critical re-evaluation of fundamental educational paradigms, extending beyond pedagogical methodologies to encompass the underlying philosophical justifications for teaching and learning. Philosophy, often marginalized as an abstract academic pursuit, provides the indispensable conceptual infrastructure for effectively addressing the multifaceted challenges inherent in this technological shift. By engaging with core philosophical domains—ontology (the philosophical inquiry into the nature of being and reality), epistemology (the critical examination of knowledge, its acquisition, and validation), and axiology (the systematic study of values, ethics, and aesthetics)—educator…