Education Quote by Aristotle
“It is evident, then, that there is a sort of education in which parents should train their sons, not as being useful or necessary, but because it is liberal or noble.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Politics, Book I, 350 BC
Education should aim to cultivate virtue and noble character, not merely utility.
In simple terms: Education seeks virtue, not just usefulness.
Key Takeaway
Focus on moral and intellectual growth.
Themes
education
virtue
liberal arts
Mood
instructive
reflective
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- parental guidance
- public policy
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can curricula balance virtue and practicality?
- What virtues are most needed today?
A Different Perspective
Practical skills are also needed for societal function.
