With the bombardment of new demands and technological changes upon students and educators associated with second language acquisition in this new millennium, it is necessary to adapt to these differing needs of society, and for one to be able to find inner peace. Due to the widely diverse aims and programs of the field, goals and values will remain unfocused until a clear image of our values and purposes is developed. Cultivating a workable philosophy will help allow those affected to meet the various challenges. Although wisdom in these matters is slow in coming and difficult to attain, arriving at a philosophy will benefit everyone involved in institutionalized programs. This paper will examine some of the philosophies of second language acquisition and their relationship to classical thought.
JAPE Journal readers, and others interested in the practical usage of English, will be able to ascertain the relationship of pragmatic thought to other major philosophies. Some of the following information may be incorporated to devise tools for development of problem-solving skills requisite to practical usage. Also, introspective analysis is possible by relating the concepts of philosophy to practical behavior, and thus determining the efficiency of progress toward goals.