About the Book: Basic Ideas In Education
The Book attempts to present penetrating and subtle thoughts of the masterminds
on educational thoughts and practices in a simple way. It includes the vary
thinking of Eastern educational philosophers from Yajna Valkya to Gandhi and of
the Western from Socrates to Dewey. Besides providing a detailed analysis of the
contribution of Tagore, Gandhi, Krishnamurthy, Rousseau, Freire and Dewey, it
incorporates a brief life sketch, publications and essence of the work of eighty
eight outstanding educators who have made a very significant contribution to
educational principles and practices. The book includes informative and
inspiring material with up to date facts figures