Abstract:
An analysis of the factors that influenced the
Educational Thought and Educational Contributions of
Sir P. Arunachalam will be attempted with an account of
his l i f e and career as a background to the study. His
concept of education and i t s function K i l l be evolved
and evaluated.
The general philosophy underlying his thought on
elementary, secondary and higher education will be enunciated
and his contribution to their development will be stated
and estimated.
The problem of the education of the under-privileged
groups in Ceylon inclusive of the Rodiyas will be c r i t i c a l ly
studied and the solution offered by him will be discussed
and assessed.
His concept of the interaction between nationalism
and education will be analysed in i t s historical perspective.
His thought on the linguistic and religious factors
in education and his contributions i n this regard w i l l be
discussed and evaluated.
Finally, Sir Arunachalam*s concept of education for
national development w i l l be stated and assessed in the
light of modern economic thought. The study will conclude
with a summary of the research.
