Upon a deep analysis of the core philosophy of 'Gestalt Psychology' propounded by Gestalt psychologists Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka, and Wolfgang Köhler, and its application in the field of learning, on what fundamental point does it differ from Thorndike's 'Trial and Error' theory, and what is its educational implication?

The literal meaning of Gestalt Psychology is 'whole' or 'complete configuration'. According to this theory, a human being or organism solves any problem not in pieces or merely through a mechanical trial-and-error method, but by viewing the entire situation as an integrated unit through sudden insight.

Key Differences

• Gestalt Theory: Focuses on cognitive restructuring of the total field, perception of relationships, and sudden problem-solving (insight).
• Thorndike's Theory: Focuses on blind, random trials, gradual stamping in of stimulus-response bonds, and mechanical repetition.

Wolfgang Köhler's experiments on chimpanzees proved that learning is a product of cognitive reorganization. For more details, you can refer to the Wikipedia reference.