Philosophy is a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational
means. It signifies a natural and necessary urge in human beings to know themselves and the world in which they live
and move and have their being. Hindu philosophy is intensely spiritual and has always emphasized the need for practical
realization of Truth. Philosophy is a comprehensive system of ideas about human nature and the nature of the reality we
live in. It is a guide for living, because the issues it addresses are basic and pervasive, determining the course we take
in life and how we treat other people. Hence we can say that all the aspects of human life are influenced and governed
by the philosophical consideration. As a field of study philosophy is one of the oldest disciplines. It is considered as a
mother of all the sciences. In fact it is at the root of all knowledge. Education has also drawn its material from different
philosophical bases. Education, like philosophy is also closely related to human life. Therefore, being an important life
activity education is also greatly influenced by philosophy. Various fields of philosophy like the political philosophy,
social philosophy and economic philosophy have great influence on the various aspects of education like educational
procedures, processes, policies, planning and its implementation, from both the theoretical and practical aspects. In order
to understand the concept of Philosophy of education it is necessary to first understand the meaning of the two terms;
Philosophy and Education.
