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This book gives a comprehensive account of the fundamental theories laid by the philosophers, and the society’s role in shaping them up. The special feature of the book is that it teaches and explains more than what an ordinary teacher does in a limited time. It stresses on the understanding and practice of the concepts learnt rather than mere memorisation.NEW TO THE SECOND EDITIONNow, the book comprises 40 chapters, out of which 15 have been newly introduced and are tactically placed under the three units of the book.Unit 1: Philosophy and Education: Realism, Humanism, Awakenism, Existentialism, Education for 21st century, Indian Philosophy and Education, Philosophy and Branches of KnowledgeUnit 2: Eastern and Western Philosophers: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Jiddu Krishnamurty, Pestalozzi, Maria MontessoriUnit 3: Education and Society: Education for Peace, Education for New Social Order, Education for Human Rights and Education for ModernisationPrimarily designed for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of education, the book is equally beneficial for the teaching faculties, trainees, research scholars and those who are preparing for competitive examinations in education.