Title: Great Educators and Educational Thoughts
Author: Dr. Sunita Agarwalla
Publisher: Mahaveer Publications, Dibrugarh
Edition: As per FYUGP–NEP and CBCS Syllabus
Suitable for: B.A. (Education) – 3rd Semester (Honours) and 5th Semester (Non-Honours) Students of Dibrugarh University and Other Indian Universities

? About the Book

Great Educators and Educational Thoughts by Dr. Sunita Agarwalla is a comprehensive textbook designed to acquaint students with the philosophical and educational ideas of the world’s greatest thinkers—from ancient Indian sages to modern Western philosophers. Published by Mahaveer Publications, Dibrugarh, this book strictly follows the FYUGP–NEP and CBCS syllabus prescribed for undergraduate courses in Education across Indian universities.

The book provides a deep insight into the philosophy of education, tracing the evolution of educational thought through time. It presents the life, philosophy, and educational contributions of key thinkers such as Shankaracharya, Yajnavalkya, Sankardeva, Tagore, Vivekananda, Gandhi, Plato, Rousseau, Dewey, Jacques Derrida, Jean Paul Sartre, Ivan Illich, and Paulo Freire.

? Key Highlights

• Unit I: Indian philosophers and saints — Shankaracharya, Yajnavalkya, and Sankardeva — their educational aims, curriculum, discipline, and the role of teacher and student.

• Unit II: Modern Indian thinkers — Tagore, Vivekananda, and Gandhiji — and their unique philosophies on nation-building, women’s education, and holistic development.

• Unit III: Western educational pioneers — Plato and Rousseau — and their enduring impact on global education.

• Unit IV: Modern Western reformers — John Dewey, Jacques Derrida, and Jean Paul Sartre — exploring pragmatism, constructivism, and existentialism in education.

• Unit V: Contemporary critics — Ivan Illich and Paulo Freire — discussing de-schooling, critical pedagogy, and education for social transformation.

Each unit offers conceptual clarity, comparative perspectives, and critical analysis, supported by self-assessment questions, bibliographic references, and web resources for deeper learning.

? Why This Book?

• Ideal for B.A. Education (Honours & Non-Honours) courses

• Based on NEP 2020 and CBCS guidelines

• Written in clear, student-friendly language

• Covers both Indian and Western philosophies of education

• A perfect blend of theory, analysis, and practical insights for examinations and conceptual understanding

Publisher: Mahaveer Publications, Dibrugarh, Assam
ISBN: 978-93-89904-48-2
Category: Education | Philosophy of Education | Teacher Training | Higher Education