Educated people Quote by Robert D. Kaplan
““Mass education, because it produces hosts of badly educated people liberated from fatalism, will contribute to instability (p. 123).””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Coming Anarchy, Robert D. Kaplan, 2000
Mass education can create many superficially educated people who reject fatalism, leading to social instability.
In simple terms: Education that lacks depth may cause unrest.
Key Takeaway
Focus on critical thinking in schooling.
Themes
education
instability
critical thinking
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
sociopolitical
critical
When to use this quote
- school curricula reform
- public policy debates
- community workshops
Key Concepts
human capital
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can curricula balance breadth and depth?
- What role does critical thinking play in stability?
A Different Perspective
Superficial knowledge may still spread widely despite reforms.
