In which school did Radhakrishnan study?

Madras Christian College1906–1908
Madras Christian College1904–1906Voorhees College1900–1904
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan/Education
He joined Voorhees College in Vellore for his high school education. After his F.A. (First of Arts) class, he joined the Madras Christian College (affiliated to the University of Madras) at the age of 16. He graduated from there in 1907, and also finished his Masters from the same college.

What kind of education does Radhakrishnan recommend and why?

Education, according to S Radhakrishnan, is acquiring of knowledge beyond what is academic and professional. He felt that education should be neither bookish learning nor memorising of facts and figures, stuffing the mind with information unrelated to life.

What was Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan famous quote?

Here are some of the inspirational quotes by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan:

• “Tolerance is the homage which the finite mind pays to the inexhaustibility of the infinite.”
• “Knowledge gives us power, love gives us the fullness.”
• “When we think we know we cease to learn.”

What is the contribution of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first vice-president of India and the second President of the country. He was nominated multiple times for the Noble Peace Prize and was also graced with the Bharat Ratna Award. He was an educator, renowned author and a celebrated teacher who was highly regarded by his students.

Why is Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan birthday celebrated as Teachers Day?

Despite all his achievements and contributions, Radhakrishnan remained a teacher throughout his life. He replied, “Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if September 5 is observed as Teachers’ Day.” Since then, his birthday has been observed as Teachers’ Day.

When was Dr Radhakrishnan died?

April 17, 1975
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan/Date of death

How old was Radhakrishnan when he was offered a professorship at the University of Calcutta?

He was 39 years old when he was offered a professorship at the University of Calcutta.

What do we learn from the life of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India, who was a great teacher and philosopher said, “The end-product of education should be a free creative man, who can battle against historical circumstances and adversities of nature.” Quite true.

What did Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan say about teachers?

According to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, “Teachers should be the best minds in the country”. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888, in Thiruttani, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Tamil Nadu, India).

Why Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan birthday is celebrated as Teacher’s Day?

When did Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan became president?

Dr Radhakrishnan was also the second president of India (1962-1967).