Answers Quote by John Lubbock
“Here are the three great questions which in life we have over and over again to answer: Is it right or wrong? Is it true or false? Is it beautiful or ugly? Our education ought to help us to answer these questions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Education and Moral Development, 1910
Education should guide us to judge right vs wrong, true vs false, beautiful vs ugly.
In simple terms: Education teaches moral and aesthetic judgment.
Key Takeaway
Teach critical thinking and values.
Themes
education
ethics
truth
beauty
critical thinking
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- parenting
- public discourse
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach universal values?
- What role does culture play?
A Different Perspective
Moral judgments are culturally influenced.
