International Journal of Education and Psychological Research

(Print and Online Peer Reviewed Journal)


Print - ISSN: 2349 - 0853
e - ISSN: 2279 - 0179

VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1

(March 2017)

Similarities and Dissimilarities between Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and Rabindranath Tagore’s Philosophy of Education


Authors: [1] Dr. Akter Banu [2] Md. Shafiqul Alam

Pages: 67-73

Abstract:

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and Rabindranath Tagore belonged to Indian enlightened community. Their ideas of education and enthusiasm were really fruitful and influential to the Indian people. Their contribution, for the salvation of their countrymen is really praiseworthy. They have inspired their countrymen in many ways adopting several strategic measures. They were the pioneers of Bengal Renaissance. Their theoretical and practical efforts helped to break the long-standing superstitions and bad practices that were devastating the society. It is expected that the proposed research clearly identify the impact of their efforts on the 19th and early 20th century Indian society. With the help of this study we have understood that how European science and technology influenced them and how Bengal Renaissance occurred, which later on enlightened and developed the then backward society. Those selected persons were not only the great men of India, but also famous internationally. So a lot of research might be completed about their philosophy of education. The present research has tried to find out similarities and dissimilarities between Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and Rabindranath Tagore’s Philosophy of Education.