Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives on Education

Contents: I. Philosophical perspectives on education: 1. Meaning, nature and scope of education. 2. Aims of education. 3. Meaning, nature and scope of philosophy: philosophy and education. 4. Concept and development of national system of education. 5. Sri Aurobindo Ghose (1872-1950). 6. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902). 7. Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941). 8. M.K. Gandhi (1869-1948). 9. Zakir Hussain (1897-1969). 10. Idealism. 11. Naturalism. 12. Pragmatism. 13. Humanism: comparative study of idealism, naturalism and pragmatism. 14. Practical work: diverse issues. II. Sociological perspectives on education: 15. Meaning, concept and importance of educational sociology. 16. Sociological bases of education. 17. Social aims of education. 18. Contemporary social system in India: its structure (caste and class). 19. Guiding principles of Indian Policy. 20. Secularism. 21. Socialism. 22. Democracy. 23. National integration and the role of the teacher. 24. Socialisation and education. 25. Social change, nature, process, causes and effects. 26. Education as a means and product of social change. 27. Role of education in the preservation of cultural heritage of India. 28. Informal, formal and non-formal agencies. 29. Role of the family, school, community (NGOs) and state in education. 30. Constitutional provisions regarding elementary education. 31. Girl’s education. 32. Problems, issues and remedies regarding child labour. 33. Problems, issues and remedies regarding children with special needs. 34. Problems, issues and remedies regarding disadvantaged sections. 35. Practical work: diverse issues.

"The book discusses the philosophical and sociological perspectives of education in the context of Indian society. It analysis and interprets various educational theories in the light of needs of 21 century.

The book suggests practical measures for fulfilling the objectives of secularism, socialism and Democracy as envisaged in the Constitution of India. The role of different types of formal, informal and formal agencies of education in this regard is highlighted.

The book should be useful for research scholars, teachers and students." (jacket)