Defining The Map Of Philosophy Of Education In The Age Of Infosphere

In contemporary society, the Internet has sharply redesigned both the scenario of communication and education. By connecting computers and portable devices, the Net has allowed access and planetary sharing of information. This has resulted in a new cultural revolution called "infosphere" by philosopher Luciano Floridi. This revolution needs a specific philosophy. The philosophy of education as a philosophical science can play a critical role in the age of the Infosphere. Based on these premises, this paper aims to deepen, by a hermeneutical methodology approach, the meanings of philosophy of education within the age of digital culture. Secondly, it seeks to understand its possible role and function as a science of digital education within contemporary communication scenarios. To explore this second aim, we have conducted some focus groups with secondary education teachers. A text analysis software has analysed the qualitative data collected through the focus groups. Thanks to this analysis, we have been able to sketch a concept map of the philosophy of education and show its potential as an educational science capable of understanding and removing possible paradoxes, criticalities, obscure and hidden aspects of the Internet. The paper will conclude by highlighting the relevance of the philosophy of education as a critical tool for contemporary teachers and educators who deal with the Internet and ICT.