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What's the point of education?

EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 28 MIN

What's the point of education?

from Philosopher's Zone · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Of course, education has a point - but establishing exactly what that point is, can be a surprisingly difficult task. Do we educate children in order to foster autonomy and independent thinking, or to teach respect for certain norms, values and hierarchies? Is education about creative thinking and developing curiosity about the world, or is it about getting ready for the job market? Plenty of tension to explore this week, in a panel discussion on the aims of education.

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