Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Introduction to Philosophy of Education Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Introduction to Philosophy of Education
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Module 1: Philosophical Basis of Education
- a Meaning, nature, and scope of philosophy of education
- b Functions of philosophy in shaping educational aims and practices
- c Indian and Western perspectives on education.
Module 2: Aims, Methods and future of education in the paradigm of ‘Isims’ -I
- a Idealism: Aims, curriculum, and role of teacher
- b Naturalism: Child-centred education and experiential learning
- c Pragmatism: Activity-based learning and democratic value
Module 3: Aims, Methods and future of education in the paradigm of ‘Isims’ -I
- a Realism: objective reality and the importance of knowledge derived from sensory experience. Emphasizes structured curriculum,
- b Existentialism: Freedom, individuality, and authenticity in education
- c Postmodernism: Critical thinking, learner agency, and deconstruction of dominant ideologies in education.
Module 4: Experimental education
- a Women's education: Savitribai Phule
- b Aesthetic Education: Rabindranath Tagore
- c Education for Emancipation: Sree Narayana Guru
Reference Books
- 1 Ancient Indian Philosophy of Education, Dr. N. Anandakumar, Publisher: Shanlax Publications, ISBN: 9789391373689, 2021
- 2 Indian Philosophy and Education, Sahin Sahari, 2019
- 3 Philosophy of Education, Nel Noddings, Fourth Edition, Routledge, 2016, ISBN: 978-0-8133-4972-5.
- 4 Philosophical Foundations of Education, Dr Kadem Srinivas, Dr Rashmi Srivastava, Philosophical, Prof Gara Latchanna, Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd., ISBN: 9789385877100.
- 5 Indian Philosophy of Education, Humayun Kabir, Asia Publishing House, 1971
- 6 Philosophy of Education, M. L. Dhawan, Gyan Publishing House, 2005