Abolish Quote by Ivan Illich
“To deschool means to abolish the power of one person to oblige another.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Deschooling Society, 1971
Deschooling seeks to eliminate hierarchical authority that forces obedience.
In simple terms: Abolish forced obedience.
Promote equal learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community workshops
- peer teaching
- self-directed study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can learning be truly free?
- What alternatives exist to formal schooling?
Power structures resist change.