Art Quote by Norman Cousins
“Fortunately or otherwise we live at a time when the average individual has to know several times as much in order to keep informed as he did only thirty or forty years ago. Being "educated" today requires not only more than a superficial knowledge of the arts and sciences, but a sense of inter-relationship such as is taught in few schools. Finally, being "educated" today, in terms of the larger needs, means preparation for world citizenship; in short, education for survival.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The World of Education, 1970
Modern education demands broad, interconnected knowledge and prepares individuals for global citizenship and survival.
In simple terms: Education now requires wide knowledge and global awareness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate interdisciplinary learning for survival.
Themes
education
global citizenship
interdisciplinary
survival
knowledge economy
Mood
optimistic
determined
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- online courses
- community projects
- policy reform
Key Concepts
systems thinking
lifelong learning
civic responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make holistic education universal?
- What skills are essential for world citizenship?
A Different Perspective
Access to interdisciplinary resources remains uneven.
