Question

Similarities between Tagore and gandhi view of education

Answer 1

Tagore and Gandhi had great admiration for each other but at the same time they had many disagreements on a variety of subjects, including nationalism, patriotism, the role of rationality and of science, and the nature of economic and social development.

Science:

The two remained deeply divided over their attitudes towards science. However, while Tagore believed that modern science was essential to understanding physical phenomena, Gandhi’s views on epistemology were interestingly heterodox.

This was clearly exemplified during Bihar earthquake in 1934. Gandhi believed that the earthquake was a divine chastisement sent by God for sins - in particular Untouchability. Whereas, Tagore who equally opposed Untouchability, was against such interpretation of an earthquake to be caused by an ethical failure. And he was still more worried for the wider acceptance of such unscientific views by large section of countrymen.

Answer 2

Answer:

Similarities between Tagore and Gandhi:

a. Both believed in the practical knowledge that would allow child to do some creative work  through art, crafts, child must be allowed to learn outside the rigidities of books, discipline as established by the British.

b. Both believed that education must bring about holistic development of child's personality.

Difference between Tagore and Gandhi:

a. Gandhiji was critical of modern western education which according to him it has enslaved us while Tagore believed in combining the best elements of modern education with Indian Traditions..

b. While Gandhi was critical of Modern machinery and technology , Tagore believed on the need to teach science and technology in his Shantiniketan along with art, dance .