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Synopsis The book attempts to present penetrating and subtle thoughts of the masterminds on educational thoughts and practices in a simple way. It includes the thinking of Eastern Educational philosophers from Yajna Valkya to Gandhi and of the Western thinkers from Socrates to Dewey. It provides a detailed analysis of the contribution of Tagore, Gandhi, Krishnamurthy, Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, zakir Husain, Rousseau, freire, John Amos Comenius, Confucious and Dewey. It also incorporates a brief life-sketch, publications of the work of some outstanding educators who have made a very significant contribution to educational principles and practices. It includes informative and inspiring material relevant to the emerging problems in a developing society. The book also throws light on issues like-why to educate? What to educate? How to educate?