Introducation To Philosophy Of Education

Philosophy has generally been defined in ways which imply a certain totality, generality, and ultimateness of both subject matter and method It has always been assumed that philosophy signified achieving a wisdom which would influence the conduct of life. Here in the present book, we have collected articels from authoritative sources. These are-Meaning of philosophy of education; Function of education in the biological record; The social inheritance;Population and education; Competition and cooperation; Education and adolescence; Adult education; Education for emerging age; Pride and prejudice in education; Knowledge explosion and education; Essentialism; and education in later adolescence, industry and eduction etc.
About Author :
Dr. S. Kumar, B.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., D. Phil. is a seasoned teacher and educationist. A prolific authro, Dr. Kumar has written many articles and standard books. Dr. Narendra Kumar M.S.(Physics), M.A. (History), D.Phil., is a scholar of eminence. Though a science teacher by profession, his inclination to ancient educational philosophy has led him to explore the great past of education. A prolifc writer, Dr. Narendra Kumar has many research articles, published in professional journal of repute.
Contents :
Preface Meaning of a Philosophy of Education Function of Education in the Biological Record Education and the Function of the School The Social Inheritance Population and Education Competition and Cooperation Education and Early Adolescence Education in Later Adolescence, Industry and Education Adult Education Education for the Emerging Age Pride and Prejudice in Education Knowledge Explosion and Education Essentialism Index