Which education philosophy believes in/follows the Evergreen Ideas?

• A. Existentialism
• B. Perennialism
• C. Critical Theory
• D. Pragmatism

Answer: (B)

Evergreen Ideas refer to timeless, universal truths that endure across generations. Perennialism holds that education should revolve around these enduring ideas—exploring great works and big questions that persist through time. The aim is to shape rational minds and virtuous character by engaging students with a stable, canonical curriculum that asks about enduring concerns like virtue, truth, and human meaning. The teacher guides students through this canon to reveal these constants and to cultivate thoughtful, morally grounded citizens.

This perspective contrasts with other philosophies: existentialism centers on individual choice and personal meaning; critical theory focuses on critiquing power structures and social change; pragmatism emphasizes learning through practical problem-solving and experience. The emphasis on universal, long-lasting ideas makes perennialism the best fit for Evergreen Ideas.