Metaphysics is concerned with theories of the nature of reality. Some common terms used in metaphysics are theology, creationism, evolution, spirit, free will, atheism, relativism and absolutism. Metaphysics is the area many people think of when they hear the term philosophy. Axiology is concerned with theories of value. Some common terms used that relate to axiology are pessimism, optimism, hedonism, egoism, and altruism.
Epistemology is concerned with theories of the nature of knowledge.
The answer may depend upon the philosophical school of thought to which the educator most closely adheres. It would be more correct to label idealism as idea-ism. Developing the mind is the goal of the idealist. Idealists favor studying facts and ideas about the past as a sound mental activity. They believe the curriculum should focus on the classics and basics.