Philosophy of Education in the Digital Age: Transformation of Meanings and Values

Abstract

The current stage of development of society is characterized by intensive digitalization of all spheres of life, including education. In the context of rapid digital transformation, there is a need for a deep philosophical understanding of the changes taking place. This article is devoted to the analysis of the transformation of the meanings and values of education in the context of the digital era. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze key philosophical concepts that define the modern understanding of education in the context of the penetration of digital technologies into the educational environment, as well as to assess their impact on the formation of new ethical, axiological and ontological foundations of the educational system. The study provides a systematic analysis of the fundamental philosophical categories of subjectivity, knowledge, truth, freedom and education through the prism of digital reality. Particular attention is paid to the phenomena of virtualization, algorithmization and automation, which transform traditional models of educational interaction and redefine the goals of education. Drawing on the practice of NJSC “Toraighyrov University”, the shift in emphasis from the humanistic paradigm to technocratic logic is considered, within which personal development is increasingly giving way to competence indicators and digital efficiency. The authors substantiate the need to preserve the humanitarian and existential dimensions of education in the context of technological pressure and offer conceptual guidelines to form a new philosophy of education capable of integrating the achievements of the digital era with the enduring values of humanity, dialogue and critical thinking. The results obtained are of interest both for the development of theoretical discourse in the field of philosophy of education and for the design of educational policy strategies in the digital era.