Philosophical and sociological perspectives on education / J.C. Aggarwal.

Part I: Philosophical Perspectives on Education
1. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Education;
2. Aims of Education;
3. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Philosophy: Philosophy and Education;
4. Concept and Development of National System of Education;
5. Sri Aurobindo Ghose (1872-1950);
6. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902);
7. Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941);
8. M.K. Gandhi (1869-1948);
9. Zakir Hussain (1897-1969);
10. Idealism;
11. Naturalism:
12. Pragmatism;
13. Humanism: Comparative Study of Idealism, Naturalism and Pragmatism;
14. Practical Work: Diverse Issues;
Part II: Sociological Perspectives on Education
15. Meaning, Concept and Importance of Educational Sociology;
16. Sociological Bases of Education;
17. Social Aims of Education;
18. Contemporary Social System in India: Its Structure (Caste and Class);
19. Guiding Principles of Indian Policy;
20. Secularism;
21. Socialism;
22.Democracy;
23. National Integration and the Role of the Teacher;
24. Socialisation and Education;
25. Social Change, Nature, Process, Causes and Effects;
26. Education as a Means and Product of Social Change;
27. Role of Education in the Preservation of Cultural Heritage of India;
28. Informal, Formal and Non-Formal Agencies;
29. Role of the Family, School, Community (NGOs) and State in Education;
30. Constitutional Provisions Regarding Elementary Education;
31. Girl's Education;
32. Problems, Issues and Remedies Regarding Child Labour;
33. Problems, Issues and Remedies Regarding Children with Special Needs;
34. Problems, Issues and Remedies Regarding Dis-advantaged Sections;
35. Practical Work: Diverse Issues.

Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives on Education / 8th Edition, J.C. Aggarwal.

The book presents in simple and meaningful way the penetrating thoughts of the great thinkers on education. It analysis and interprets various educational theories in the light of needs of 21st century. The implications of major school of philosophy have been discussed in detail. The book suggests practical measure for fulfilling the objectives of secularism, socialism and democracy as envisaged in the Constitution of India. The role of different types of formal, informal and formal agencies of education in this regard of highlighted. The book includes informative and inspiring metarial with up-to- date facts, figure and insides relevant to the emerging problems in Indian Society.

J.C. Aggarwall was a former Deputy Director of Education and Executive Director of the Delhi Bureau of Textbooks, Delhi Administration. He Worked at the grassroots level as a Post-graduate teacher, principal, plan evaluation officer and educational supervisor and administrator. He also taught in a Postgraduate Teacher Training College. He wrote extensively on Education.