Philosophical and Sociological Principles of Education examines the ideologies of eminent Eastern and Western educators and focuses on the history of various schools of thought, the role of education in Indian society, and how it leads to national integration and international understanding.

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 society's role in shaping them up. The special feature of the book is that it teaches and explains more than what an ordinary teacher does in a limited time. It stresses on the understanding and practice of the concepts learnt rather than mere memorisation. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION Now, the book comprises 40 chapters, out of which 15 have been newly introduced and are tactically placed under the three units of the book. • Unit 1: Philosophy and Education - Realism, Humanism, Awakenism, Existentialism, Education for 21st century, Indian Philosophy and Education, Philosophy and Branches of Knowledge • Unit 2: Eastern and Western Philosophers - Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Jiddu Krishnamurty, Pestalozzi, Maria Montessori • Unit 3: Education and Society - Education for Peace, Education for New Social Order, Education for Human Rights and Education for Modernisation Primarily designed for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of education, the book is equally beneficial for the teaching faculties, trainees, research scholars and those who are preparing for competitive examinations in education. TARGET AUDIENCE • B Ed/ BA (Education) • M Ed/MA (Education) • M Phil (Education) • PhD (Education)

Offers a comprehensive account of the fundamental theories presented by philosophers, and society's role in shaping them. The book begins by explaining theories such as idealism, naturalism, pragmatism, and then moves on to examine the philosophers themselves. The book then explains the contribution of society and community in the development of children.

Contents: Meaning, Nature and Scope of Education, Objectives and Aims of Education, Definition, Nature and Scope of Philosophy, Major Philosophies, Role of Elders, Different Theories, Role of Education in Democracy, Role of Education in Socialism, Role of Education in Secularism, Education and Culture Development, Social Change and Role of Education, National and Emotional Integration by Education.

. Renewal of Life by Transmission. The most notable distinction between living and inanimate things is that the former maintain themselves by renewal. A stone when struck resists. If its resistance is greater than the force of the blow struck, it remains outwardly unchanged. Otherwise, it is shattered into smaller bits. Never does the stone attempt to react in such a way that it may maintain itself against the blow, much less so as to render the blow a contributing factor to its own continued action. While the living thing may easily be crushed by superior force, it none the less tries to turn the energies which act upon it into means of its own further existence. If it cannot do so, it does not just split into smaller pieces (at least in the higher forms of life), but loses its identity as a living thing. As long as it endures, it struggles to use surrounding energies in its own behalf. It uses light, air, moisture, and the material of soil. To say that it uses them is to say that it turns them into means of its own conservation. As long as it is growing, the energy it expends in thus turning the environment to account is more than compensated for by the return it gets: it grows. Understanding the word "control" in this sense, it may be said that a living being is one that subjugates and controls for its own continued activity the energies that would otherwise use it up. Life is a self-renewing process through action upon the environment.

This book discusses in detail the psychological, philosophical and sociological foundations of education. The text highlights the basic postulates and social concepts of both Western and Indian schools of thought and its contribution to education. Many aspects of Indian philosophy and their role in strengthening the foundations of education are comprehensively covered. Maintaining the salient features of the earlier edition, this book is updated with the recent trends in education.

The Volume Provides Not Only A Holistic View Of Various Facets Of Education But Also Discuss The Futurology And The Role Of Educational Institutions In Meeting The Forthcoming Challenges. To Provide A Comprehensive Overview Of Emerging Concerns In The Field Of Educator, Inspiring And Thought-Provoking Views Of Great Thinkers Of The East And The West Are Given In An Easy-To-Understand Language, With A Critical And Meaningful Analysis Where Needed. The Role Of The Family, Neighbourhood, Community And The School In The Optimum Development And Growth Of The Personality Of The Child Is Suitably Highlighted. The Book Offers Practical Suggestions In Making The Teaching-Learning Process Lively, Inspiring And Effective. It Will Be A Valuable Addition For The Libraries Used By Research Scholars, Teachers And Students Of The Subjects Dealt In The Volume.