Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: Philosopher, Statesman and Teacher
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a philosopher, statesman, and teacher from India.
He was born on September 5, 1888, in a small village in Tamil Nadu.
Radhakrishnan was a brilliant student and earned several degrees, including a Master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Madras.
He went on to become a professor of philosophy at several universities, including the University of Mysore and the University of Calcutta.
Radhakrishnan was also a statesman and served as the Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962 and as the President of India from 1962 to 1967.
He was a strong advocate for education and believed that it was the key to India's progress.
Radhakrishnan was a prolific writer and wrote several books on philosophy, religion, and education.
He was awarded several honors, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, and the Order of Merit, one of the highest honors awarded by the British government.
Radhakrishnan's contributions to philosophy, education, and politics have had a lasting impact on India and the world.