Education and philosophy are complimentary to each other. Every aspect of education is determined by a particular philosophy from a different vantage point. Philosophy being a theory of education contributes of theory and practice of education per se. Dr. Zakir Husain’s contributions to the education philosophy abounds in excellence. This book deals with the concept of education, and the philosophical framework, eastern and western thoughts, naturalism, realism, and pragmatism and education. This book also further ploughs through existentialism and humanism. Dr. Zakir Husain as an academician and educational philosopher the book traces Dr. Zakir Husain’s childhood experiences along with his school and college life, living and influencing factors lending to is maturity as an educational philosopher. The book also carries his academic pursuits and deep enquiry into educational philosophy which won him many laurels and accolades. His political career as Governor, Vice-President and President of India have also been covered. The book also covers Dr. Zakir Husain’s Scheme of values and his contribution to the theory and practice of Indian education. The book is a result of painstaking research and it will be useful to students and teachers alike dealing with educational philosophy and allied aspects.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR H.V. Belagali
Dr. H.V. Belagali has obtained his M.A., M.Ed., and Ph.D from Karnatak University, Dharwad. He has worked as Lecturer in B.Ed colleges for several years. Presently he is working as Principal in S.J.R. D.Ed. Colleges, Noolvi, Tq: Hubli. He has attended number of conferences, symposia and workshops. His areas of specialization are Educational Management and Educational Philosophy
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Noorjehan N. Ganihar
Dr. Noorjehan N. Ganihar is working in karnatak University , Dharwad since 1986. Presently, she is a Professor of the Department of Education. She obtained her M.A., M.Ed., and Ph.D. degrees from Karnatak University, Dharwad. She has a P.G Diploma in Education from S.N.D.T. Women's University, Bombay. She has a P.G. Diploma in Human Resource Management, and a P.G. Diploma in Higher Education from IGNOU. A "Second Rank" holder in her B.A course and a "First Rank" holder in B.Ed., M.Ed. and P.G Diploma in Education Management. Dr. Ganihar is a "Gold Medalist" in the M.Ed course. She is a recipient of two "State Awards" in (1982) and (1983). She has received Life Time Achievement Award in Education from Health and Education Development Association, New Delhi in 2007. She has published a number of research articles in journals of national standard and repute. She has also guided several M.Ed., M.Phil. dissertations and Ph.D. theses, attended a number of national/international seminars/conferences/workshops and presented many papers. She is a member of several academic boards/bodies besides holding honorary positions in various NGO's.
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