Biography of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan complete biography for Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation and other classes.
| Full Name | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan |
| Born | 1888 |
| Died On | 1975 |
| Known for | The Indian Philosophy: 2 volume set |
| Children | Sarvepalli Gopal |
| Spouse | Sivakamu Radhakrishnan |
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher, statesman, and one of the most respected scholars of the 20th century. He was born on September 5, 1888, in a small village in the present-day Andhra Pradesh state of India.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was a brilliant student and won numerous scholarships throughout his academic career. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in philosophy at Christian College, Madras and later earned a scholarship to study at the University of Oxford, where he earned his second Master’s degree and a doctorate.
Dr. Radhakrishnan began his teaching career as a professor of philosophy at several universities in India and later went on to become the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University and later University of Benares. He was also a visiting professor at several universities in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was an influential thinker, renowned for his contributions to the field of comparative philosophy and religious studies. He wrote several books and articles, and is best known for his philosophical interpretation of Indian thought, and his efforts to bring Eastern and Western philosophy into dialogue. His famous books include The Reign of Religion in Contemporary Philosophy, Indian Philosophy, An Idealist View of Life, etc.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was also a statesman and served as the first Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962 and later as the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. He was honored with numerous awards and honors throughout his life, including the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1954.
Dr. Radhakrishnan passed away on April 17, 1975, but his legacy continues to be widely recognized and respected in India and around the world. His birthday, September 5th, is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India as a tribute to his contributions as an educator and philosopher.
