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Quote by Johann Friedrich Herbart
The sole and entire task of education is encompassed by the concept, “morality.”
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This statement treats morality as the central purpose of education. It suggests that learning is not only about gaining knowledge or skills, but also about developing a sense of right and wrong and learning how to act responsibly. “Sole and entire task” makes this a strong claim: every part of education is presented as serving moral development.
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