HUMANISTIC PHILOSOPHY OF RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Abstract

Humanism is considered as most influential term and it is a moral and intellectual concept. Humanistic philosophy emphasis that all human beings are born with moral value, and have a responsibility to help one another live better lives. Rabindranath Tagore was a most outstanding figure among all contemporary Indian Philosophers. Some of his stories and articles also reflect his philosophy of humanism. His poem, especially those written in his later life also reflects the same view. In his book, “The Religion of Man”, Tagore has clearly sated “Religion inevitably concentrates itself on humanity, which illumines our reason, inspires out wisdom, stimulates our love, and claims our intelligent service”