Attention Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“School has no task more important than to teach strict thought, cautious judgment, and logical conclusions, hence it must pay no attention to what hinders these operations, such as religion, for instance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886
Education should prioritize critical thinking and logic, ignoring influences like religion that may impede these goals.
In simple terms: Teach logic, ignore religion.
Focus on reasoning skills.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- teaching methods
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools balance critical thinking with moral education?
- Should religion be excluded from curricula?
Religion can provide moral frameworks that support reasoning.