Philosophical And Sociological Bases Of Education

Education and philosophy go hand-in-hand. It is through the power of knowledge, our Philosophers laid a foundation of educational theories, and set a stepping stone for the modern day education system and educational institutions. This book gives a comprehensive account of the fundamental theories laid by the philosophers, and the societys role in shaping them up.

Beginning with explaining the theories like Idealism, Naturalism, Pragmatism, and so on, the book moves on to the Philosophers (Indian and Western) and their contribution to the world of education. The book further goes on explaining the contribution of the society and community in overall development of a child. Besides, the chapters elucidate the role of institutions like school, college and home in inculcating the values in a child.

The concluding chapters delve on the concepts of Secularism, Democracy and National integration vis--vis education. Designed for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Education, the book will be equally beneficial for the teachers and educationists.

Preface Acknowledgements
1. Educational Philosophy
2. Idealism
3. Naturalism
4. Pragmatism
5. Eclectic Tendency in Education
6. Rabindranath Tagore (18611941)
7. Mahatma Gandhi
8. Swami Vivekananda (18631902)
9. Sri Aurobindo Ghosh (18721950)
10. Jean Jacques Rousseau (17121778)
11. Froebel (17821852)
12. John Dewey (18591952)
13. Bertrand Russell
14. Meaning and Scope of Educational Sociology
15. Agencies of Education
16. School and Community
17. Socialisation of Child
18. Education and Social Change
19. Education and Culture
20. Education and Secularism
21. Education for Democracy
22. Values in Education
23. Education for National Integration
24. Education for International Understanding
25. Globalization and Education
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