About Quote by Ian Hacking
“The debate about who decides what gets taught is fascinating, albeit excruciating for those who have to defend the schools against bunkum.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Social Construction of What?", 1999
Deciding curricula is fascinating but painful for defenders against nonsense.
In simple terms: Curriculum choices are complex and contentious.
Key Takeaway
Defend educational integrity.
Themes
education
philosophy
policy
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- schools
- political debates
- academic freedom
- public opinion
Key Concepts
knowledge
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- Who should decide what is taught?
- How to balance expertise and democracy?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical constraints.
