Mahatma Jotiba Phule - An Educational Philosopher

Author: N L Gupta
Publisher: Anmol Publications
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 148
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8126110635

Description

This book contains rich information on all aspects of Mahatma Phule’s educational philosophy. This writing supplements and enriches the contents of educational philosophy of modern times.

Mahatma Jotiba Phule is one of the prominent social reformers and as such social reform was his main aim. For this purpose he took spread of education as his mission. It was his firm contention that the backwardness of the masses is mainly due to lack of education.

For him education was not just a sub-system of the whole social system; but a foundation and a powerful tool for social revolution. He wanted education for not a selected few, but for all.

His true greatness lies in his selfless motive sublime aim, philanthropic attitude, and humane approach. Still today he stands as a shining and guiding star in the galaxy of humanistic thinkers of India.

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