Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
(Teachers’ Day 2025)
Who Was Dr.
Radhakrishnan
?
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was India’s philosopher-president, respected globally for his educational and philosophical contributions.
Early Life & Education
Born in 1888, he studied philosophy and excelled academically, earning degrees from Madras Christian College.
Global Scholar
He taught at top universities and promoted Indian philosophy on global platforms, including Oxford and Calcutta.
Teacher’s Day
Legacy
His birthday, September 5, is celebrated as Teacher’s Day to honor his love for educators.
Awards &
Recognition
He received Bharat Ratna, Templeton Prize, and was nominated 27 times for the Nobel Prize.
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