Completion Quote by Allan Bloom
“Education in our times must try to find whatever there is in students that might yearn for completion, and to reconstruct the learning that would enable them autonomously to seek that completion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Closing of the American Mind, Allan Bloom, 1987
Education should uncover students' innate drives and design learning that lets them pursue fulfillment independently.
In simple terms: Find and nurture students' inner motivations for self‑directed learning.
Key Takeaway
Enable autonomous pursuit of personal completion.
Themes
education
motivation
self‑direction
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- curriculum design
- personalized learning
- student counseling
- self‑guided projects
Key Concepts
humanism
autonomy
intrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can educators balance intrinsic drives with external requirements?
- What structures support autonomous learning?
A Different Perspective
May overlook external constraints like resources or societal pressures.
