“Philosophical and Sociological Bases of Education” by Dr. Sunita Agarwalla is a comprehensive and learner-friendly textbook designed for B.A. 3rd Semester Education Major students under the FYUGP NEP 2020 syllabus of Dibrugarh University.

The book provides a critical and in-depth understanding of the fundamental philosophical and sociological foundations of education, exploring the role of education in shaping individuals and transforming society. It blends classical theories with modern educational thought, encouraging reflective thinking among learners.

UNIT – 1: Indian Schools of Philosophy and Education

1.1 Basic Features and Classification of Indian Philosophy
1.2 Yoga
   a) The Hathayoga and Rajayoga
   b) The Astangika Yoga
   c) Influence of Yoga in Education
1.3 Vedanta
   a) Basic Tenets (Brahma, Atman, Jagat, Maya)
   b) Advaita Vedanta
   c) Influence in Education
1.4 Buddhism
   a) Four Noble Truths of Buddha
   b) Middle Path
   c) Influence in Education
1.5 Impact of Indian Schools of Philosophy in Present System of Education in India

UNIT – 2: Western Schools of Philosophy and Education

2.1 Basic Features of Western Philosophy
2.2 Idealism
   a) Basic Tenets
   b) Influence on Aims, Curriculum, Methods of Teaching, Role of Teacher and Discipline in Education
2.3 Naturalism
   a) Basic Tenets
   b) Influence on Aims, Curriculum, Methods of Teaching, Role of Teacher and Discipline in Education
2.4 Pragmatism
   a) Basic Tenets
   b) Influence in Determining Aims, Curriculum, Methods of Teaching, Role of Teacher and Discipline in Education
2.5 Impact of Western Schools of Philosophy in Present System of Indian Education

UNIT – 3: Understanding Education and Society

3.1 Sociology of Education: Its Theories (Conflict Theory and Consensus Theory — Concepts, Features, Merits & Demerits)
3.2 Socialisation and Agencies of Socialisation (Home, School, Society and Media — Print Media, Mass Media, Social Media)
3.3 Social Process (Association, Assimilation, Cooperation and Conflict)
3.4 Social Change: Meaning, Types, Factors, Role of Education in Social Change
3.5 Social Mobility: Meaning, Types, Factors, Role of Education in Mobility
3.6 Economic Development: Meaning, Factors, Role of Education in Economic Development
3.7 Education as Process of Human Resource Development

UNIT – 4: Educational and Political Ideologies

4.1 Constitutional Values: Fundamental Rights, Freedom of Justice, Equality
4.2 Democracy – Concept and Features, Role of Education in Democratic Values
4.3 Totalitarianism – Concept and Features, Nature of Education in Totalitarian Society
4.4 Communism – Concept and Features, Nature of Education in Communist Society
4.5 Secularism: Meaning and Role of Education in Secular Society