It seems to me that education has a two-fold function to…
“It seems to me that education has a two-fold function to perform in the life of man and in society: the one is utility and the other is culture. Education must enable a man to become more efficient, to achieve with increasing facility the ligitimate goals of his life.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Education serves both practical utility and cultural enrichment for individuals and society.
In simple terms: Education is useful and cultural.
Balance skill building with cultural growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- community workshops
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can curricula integrate both?
- What is the cultural role of education?
Overemphasis on utility may neglect cultural depth.