Since the modernization (i.e. westernization) of China, the traditional concept of education gave way to the pedagogical theories from the west. A question raised by scholars is whether similarities could be identified between the Oriental (i.e. confucian and Taoistic of China and Buddhistic of Ancient India) concepts of self-fulfilment and the modern western ideas of self-organizing. Only after a detailed comparison and evaluation could the self-organization-theory in China be possible and meaningful.It is intended in this paper to discuss the possibility of the inclusion of the modern "self-organization-theory" in the future educational development China or neighbouring Asian countries, which share the same cultural and spiritual heritage. This paper will examine this issue in four parts. First of all, the "self-organization-theory" and its development will be defined and examined. Ale author will then compare the concepts of self-creation in Oriental and Western philosophies. Having done this, the possibility of the inclusion of the self-organization-theory in the educational dimension will be examined. The main concepts will be integrated treated in three categories:
- pedagogical anthropological aspect;
- pedagogical ethical aspect;
- aspect of learning-theory.
| Keywords: | Self Organization Theory; Educational Theories; Taiwan |
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