Citizenship Quote by Elizabeth L Hollander
“A generation that acquires knowledge without ever understanding how that knowledge can benefit the community is a generation that is not learning what it means to be citizens in a democracy.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Education and Democracy, 2015
Learning without civic purpose fails democracy; knowledge must serve community.
In simple terms: Knowledge needs civic purpose.
Key Takeaway
Link learning to civic duty.
Themes
education
citizenship
democracy
knowledge
Mood
inspirational
concerned
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- community projects
- policy debates
Key Concepts
civic education
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- How can curricula foster civic understanding?
- What role does community play in learning?
A Different Perspective
May ignore individual interests.
