The real problems of our planet are not economic or technical, they are philosophical. The philosophy of unbridled materialism is being challenged by events.
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Our task - and the task of all education - is to understand the present world, the world in which we live and make our choices.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education's primary goal is to help us comprehend the world we inhabit to make informed choices.
E. F. Schumacher emphasizes the vital role of education in recognizing and understanding our current environment. The quote suggests that the purpose of education extends beyond mere knowledge acquisition; it is fundamentally about preparing individuals to navigate and interpret the complexities of the world around them, thereby enabling them to make thoughtful and responsible decisions.
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In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a graduation ceremony might quote this to inspire students to use their education wisely.
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