State the diferrences of Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi regarding west.
In many senses Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi thought about education in similar ways. There were, however, differences too.
Gandhiji was highly critical of Western civilisation and its worship of machines and technology. Tagore wanted to combine elements of modern Western civilisation with what he saw as the best within Indian tradition. He emphasised the need to teach science and technology at Santiniketan, along with art, music and dance.
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What were the provision English Education Act of 1835?
How did Tagore see his school named Shantiniketan?
Tagore viewed his school, Shantiniketan as an abode of peace where living in harmony with nature, children would cultivate their natural creativity.
What measures were introduced by the British following the 1854 Wood's Despatch?
What were the views of the British officials regarding Orientalist vision of learning?
British officials had criticised the Orientalist vision of learning. They said that the knowledge of the East was full of errors and unscientific thought. They saw Eastern literature as non-serious and light-hearted. So they argued that it was wrong on the part of the British to spend so much effort in encouraging the study of Arabic and Sanskrit language and literature.