PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION: Meaning and Types of Philosophy: In the literal sense, the word ‘philosophy’ means love of wisdom, derived from two Greek words i.e. 'Philo' (love) and 'Sophia' (wisdom). Philosophy can be defined as a pursuit of wisdom whereby ground analysis, concepts expressing fundamental beliefs and attitudes of an individual or group are discussed. According to the philosophical thoughts, there are six branches of philosophy i.e. Epistemology, Metaphysics, Axiology, Philosophy of Sciences, Philosophies of Social Science and Semantics. Epistemology discusses about the nature of knowledge and its limitations. Metaphysics talks about the existence, reality and essence etc. Axiology focuses on the philosophical studies of values. Philosophy of Sciences is related to such theories from which further ideas are developed and conclusions of different sciences are formed. Philosophies of Social Science discuss about the philosophies of education, social philosophy...