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. Portraying 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 Is Hoped That It Will Be Useful To Students And Teachers Alike Dealing With Educational Philosophy And Allied Aspects.

1.1 Introduction The modern world, mainly dominated by rapid growth of science and technological innovations is, no doubt, moving towards material world. Technological developments and innovations have made human life materialistic, mechanical, conditioned and controlled. Therefore, a constructivist and progressive approach with broaden horizon may be the only remedy to uplift mankind from its present situation. Education is the only way and means to relate to the whole world, to experience, to understand and attempt to change the perceptions of the world. Education works as the spinal cord for the development of a nation. A nation can be a developed one only if it has strong, comprehensive and diversified education system. Change is the law of nature and life. In the same way education system changes with the passage of time as it is a dynamic concept. In different periods it goes on changing on the foundation of circumstances of the country, i.e. on the basis of educational views of eminent personalities and educationists, as well as the recommendations given by various education commissions and committees.[1] [1]Bhatnagar, Suresh & Saxena, Anamika (2006) Development of Education in India. Meerut: R. Lall Book Depot.

Theory and Principles of Education discusses the latest trends and current educational thoughts. This thoroughly revised edition covers a wide range of issues and themes relating to the philosophical and sociological basis of education. All possible efforts have been made to include the latest trends on the theory and principles of education. Theory and Principles Of Education provides an exhaustive treatment of the subject in a very lucid and cogent manner, to enable all students to grasp the subject matter easily. The book is essentially student-centered and examination-oriented. It is primarily written for the students of B.Ed., M.Ed., M.Phil. and MA (Education). It will be equally useful in the Middle East and also the South-East Asian countries because of its authoritative coverage of the subject. By virtue of its extensive coverage and exposition of the subject, it will be very useful to students preparing for teacher training courses. It should also serve as a reliable handbook for in-service teachers. The only book of its kind on the subject that discusses the latest educational trends and covers a wide range of issues and themes relating to the philosophical and sociological basis of education.

Contributed articles on the life and works of former president of India Zakir Husain, 1897-1969; includes his contribution on Indian education.