Care Quote by Aristotle
“Since the whole city has one end, it is manifest that education should be one and the same for all, and that it should be public, and not private - not as at present, when every one looks after his own children separately, and gives them separate instruction of the sort which he thinks best; the training in things which are of common interest should be the same for all. Neither must we suppose that any one of the citizens belongs to himself, for they all belong to the state, and are each of them a part of the state, and the care of each part is inseparable from the care of the whole.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Politics by Aristotle, 4th century BC
Education must be universal, public, and uniform, reflecting the collective nature of the polis.
In simple terms: All citizens should share the same public education.
Key Takeaway
Promote equal, state-run schooling.
Themes
education
equality
citizenship
public good
state
collectivism
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
political
educational
When to use this quote
- public schools
- national curricula
- citizen training
- social cohesion
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Aristotelian political theory
social contract
common good
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a single curriculum serve diverse communities?
- What balance between uniformity and flexibility is optimal?
A Different Perspective
Uniform education may ignore local needs and individual talents.
