Quote by Polly Toynbee

But instead of standing up for reason, our government is handing education over to the world of faith.

But instead of standing up for reason, our government is han

Summary

This quote suggests that instead of promoting logical and rational thinking in education, the government is giving more influence to religious beliefs. It implies that there is a shift towards prioritizing faith-based perspectives in educational policies and decisions, possibly at the expense of critical thinking and evidence-based knowledge. The quote implies a concern that reason and evidence are being undervalued or sidelined in favor of religious teachings, leading to a potential erosion of a secular and evidence-based educational system.

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Education

By Polly Toynbee

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