The textbook "Introduction to Basic Concepts and Fundamental Questions of Educational Science" offers a comprehensive introduction to the central themes and concepts of educational science. It illuminates the fundamental questions and terms that are essential for understanding pedagogical action. The content is embedded in the context of societal modernization processes and addresses, among other things, the antinomies of modernity, the various spaces and conditions of pedagogical action, as well as the individual prerequisites necessary for successful education. The reflection on pedagogical action is also discussed, making the book a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of educational science.