Definitions of education

1.4      Definitions of Education
Education has been defined by various scholars in various ways. Some important definitions of education are as following. 

"Education means the bringing out of the ideas of universal validity which are latent in the mind of every man." -  Socrates
"Education is natural, harmonious and progressive development f man's innate powers." Pestalozzi
"By education, I mean the all round drawing out of the best in child and man- body, mind and soul." - Gandhi
"Education is the development of whole man." - Comenius
"Education is nothing but formation of habits." - Rouseau

None of the above definitions given by different scholars can be taken as a complete definition. Scholars widely differ in the  meaning of education. Their views can be mainly attributed to the philosophies they follow. Analyzing the above definitions, we can conclude that all of them emphasize education as a process, which develops all those capabilities of human beings, which are already hidden inside them. The main purpose of education is to help individuals in their adjustments with the environment. 

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