Clever Quote by C. S. Lewis
“Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Abolition of Man, C. S. Lewis, 1943
Education alone cannot shape morality; without values it can produce clever but unethical individuals.
In simple terms: Education without values creates clever but immoral people.
Key Takeaway
Teach ethics alongside knowledge.
Themes
education
morality
human nature
ethics
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- parental guidance
- corporate training
- media literacy
Key Concepts
philosophy
cognitive development
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate moral teaching into modern curricula?
- What values are essential for a just society?
A Different Perspective
Values are hard to instill without cultural consensus.
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