This paper explores Thiruvalluvar’s conception of education and
wisdom as articulated in the Thirukkural, positioning it within a global
philosophical dialogue alongside Socrates, Confucius, Immanuel Kant, and John
Dewey. Thiruvalluvar views education not as the mere acquisition of formal knowledge
but as a transformative ethical journey grounded in wisdom, integrity,
self-awareness, and social responsibility. To critically evaluate this vision,
the study introduces the MESS framework—Moral Philosophy, Ethical Wisdom,
Secular Education, and Social Responsibility—offering a novel lens for
philosophical and educational analysis. By applying this model, the research
highlights the universal and inclusive relevance of Thiruvalluvar’s ideals
across cultures, transcending barriers of religion, race, or caste. Anchored in
classical Tamil thought, the paper conducts a cross-cultural comparative
analysis that reveals a shared human aspiration for morally grounded education.
In challenging the dominance of technocratic, outcome-driven pedagogies, the study
advocates for a holistic educational paradigm that integrates ethical and
social development. As the first to apply the MESS method to both classical and
modern philosophies, this research makes a timely contribution to contemporary
discourse on value-based education, moral leadership, and inclusive curriculum
design in pluralistic societies.
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Uthayan
Thurairajah
OU Elite Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nicass/v4/5857
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