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Today, the fundamental global objective of all education aspiring not only to progress but to the survival of humanity is to Civilize and Unify the Earth and Transform the human species into genuine humanity The education of the future should teach an ethics of planetary understanding.
Edgar Morin
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What this quote means

Education should aim to unify humanity and promote ethical understanding on a global scale.

In this quote, Edgar Morin expresses the critical objective of education as a means to progress and ensure the survival of humanity. He advocates for an education system that transcends local boundaries and focuses on cultivating a sense of global citizenship, ethics, and understanding among all people, which is essential for our collective coexistence and advancement as a species.

Themes

EducationGlobal UnityHumanityEthicsUnderstanding

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Example use cases

In a speech about global education initiatives, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of unifying educational goals.

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