Life and Works of Zakir Husain

Dr. Zakir Husain, one of the brightest stars on the intellectual horizon of India, was also one of the greatest thinkers of our times in the field of education. Himself a distinguished scholar, writer, teacher, preacher, thinker, worker and philosopher, he had made outstanding contributions to the development of modern Indian thought through his educational and social philosophy. He became the father of a new trend in educational and social philosophy. Hr became the father of a christened the “humanistic” trend, which combined in itself all other trends, whether realistic, idealistic, aesthetic, pragmatic, utilitarian or intellectual. Above all he was the symbol of Hindu Muslim unity. Studying life and works of great men enables the reader to know the circumstances, needs and qualities that shaped the life of these men to attain the status of being great. As such, such a study proves a great source of inspiration for the present as well as upcoming generations. Towards this aim the present book “Life and Works of Zakir Husain” brings to the fore complete life history, concepts, philosophies, views, achievements and improvements that this great son of India has provided to Indian in particular and humanity in general.