Philosophy of Education: Foundations, Perspectives and Practices

Philosophy of Education: Foundations, Perspectives and Practices is a comprehensive academic book that explores the philosophical foundations of education and their relevance to contemporary educational theory and practice. Designed for students, teachers, teacher educators, and researchers, this book provides a systematic understanding of the relationship between philosophy and education, highlighting how philosophical ideas shape educational aims, curriculum development, teaching–learning processes, and evaluation.

The book covers the major branches of philosophy—Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Axiology—along with Indian and Western philosophical perspectives, influential educational thinkers, and major philosophical schools of thought. It explores the contributions of Indian educational traditions, including Vedic, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, and Islamic perspectives, while examining Western approaches such as Idealism, Naturalism, Pragmatism, and Progressivism.

Beyond theoretical foundations, the book addresses important contemporary educational issues, including Value Education, Educational Sociology, Socialization, Culture, Social Stratification, Social Justice, Inclusive Education, Constitutional Values, NEP 2020, and Educational Management. Dedicated discussions on critical pedagogy, reflective teaching practices, educational policies, community engagement, and educational leadership connect philosophical concepts with real-world educational challenges.

With 15 systematically organised chapters, conceptual explanations, chapter summaries, key terminology, review questions, and critical thinking exercises, this book offers a learner-friendly yet academically comprehensive approach to understanding education from philosophical, social, cultural, and institutional perspectives.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of the philosophical foundations of education.
• Detailed discussion of Indian and Western philosophical traditions.
• Insights into the contributions of prominent Indian and Western educational thinkers.
• Coverage of educational aims, curriculum, pedagogy, and evaluation.
• Dedicated chapters on Value Education, Education and Society, and Social Justice.
• Discussion of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and contemporary educational policies.
• Practical perspectives on critical pedagogy, reflective teaching, and educational management.
• Chapter-wise summaries, key concepts, and review questions for effective learning.

Who Should Read This Book?

An ideal academic resource for:

• B.Ed. and M.Ed. students.
• Students enrolled in teacher education programmes.
• Teacher educators and practising teachers.
• Research scholars in Education.
• Academicians and readers interested in educational philosophy, policies, and practices.

Book Details

• Title: Philosophy of Education: Foundations, Perspectives and Practices
• Authors: Dr. Suman Das, Dr. Rajib Mallik, Dr. Anuradha Nongmaithem, Mr. Jay Raj Kumar and Mr. Vaishnev A.
• Publisher: Success Mantra Publications
• Edition: First Edition, August 2026
• ISBN: 978-81-998017-7-6
• Price: ₹750

Explore the philosophical foundations that shape education and discover how timeless educational ideas continue to influence modern teaching, learning, and society.