Soul of Education
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- ISBN 9781032783970
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 15 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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The Soul of Education is a deeply integrative exploration (both spiritual and secular) of what it means to reclaim the moral, spiritual, and relational heart of schooling. Drawing together contemporary educational research, insights from Vedic philosophy, and lived practice, the book invites readers to re-examine the purposes and possibilities of education in a rapidly changing world.
Through interconnected chapters, the authors present a soul-led vision of education, grounded in teachings from the Bhagavad Gītā and Vedic thought. They explore how values, virtues, and beliefs shape character, agency, and wellbeing in school life, while critiquing the performative pressures and utilitarian aims that have eroded the “soul” of modern schooling. Central to the book is the Tree of Life framework, which integrates Educational Excellence, Character Formation, and Spiritual Insight to create a holistic ecology of learning. Practical examples and classroom anecdotes illustrate how educators and parents can foster inner growth through listening, reflection, service, and compassionate action.
This book is ideal for educators, parents, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of education. It speaks to those seeking alternatives to materialism and performativity, offering tools to address the challenges of growing up in a technologically advanced, socially fragmented world.
James Biddulph MBE FCCT is an award-winning educator, researcher and founding Executive Headteacher of the University of Cambridge Primary School. Now the CEO of Avanti Schools Trust. A pioneering leader bridging research and practice in schools to empower diverse communities. He was awarded the MBE for services to education.
Nitesh Gor OBE founded Avanti Schools Trust and has inspired various projects, including a dharma-based endowment fund, equity indexes by Dow Jones and a retreat centre. He has authored three books on Vedic philosophy and its relevance for education, leadership and business. He was awarded the OBE for services to education.
