Quote by Bertrand Russell

We are faced with the paradoxical fact that education has become one of the chief obstacles to intelligence and freedom of thought.

We are faced with the paradoxical fact that education has be

Summary

This quote highlights the contradiction in contemporary education systems. Despite aiming to promote intelligence and freedom of thought, education often hinders these qualities. This could be because education systems are often rigid and focus on rote memorization rather than encouraging critical thinking and creativity. The quote suggests that education should be more open and flexible, allowing individuals to think independently and develop their own ideas rather than conforming to predetermined ways of thinking. It calls for a reevaluation of how education is structured to truly foster intelligence and freedom of thought.

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Education Intelligence

By Bertrand Russell

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