The Power of Education

The Power of Education

written by Jeremy Henzell-Thomas, fl. 2017 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2018), 38 page(s)

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Abstract / Summary
'Knowledge is Power' – a statement commonly attributed to an eminent English philosopher and scientist in 1597, still highlights today the importance of knowledge in the modern world. Education forms the basis of our knowledge and its development, from our earliest experiences at school through to Higher Education. Individuals use their knowledge in their professional and personal lives, and society as a collective of individuals shapes the world in which we live. Therefore the power of education is one of the keys to developing a successful society and benefits humanity at large. But things have gone very wrong! Society, values and morals are all in decline. How has education lost its power to build an effective and fair society? How can this decline be reversed? In The Power of Education, the author goes back to first principles and asks: what is education, and what do individuals and society need from education? Reconnecting education with the 'heart and soul' of humanity, and finding that great purpose of mankind is paramount. This is distinct from a 'knowledge factory' that merely develops individuals for material advancement and personal progression. Values, morals, compassion, empathy, gratitude, mutual respect, fairness and social responsibility are all essential traits for individuals that collectively form a successful society, and these traits need to be instilled during the entire educational experience. By rethinking and developing an effective education methodology one can work towards building a better world, based upon equality and fairness for all.
Field of Interest
Religion & Thought
Author
Jeremy Henzell-Thomas, fl. 2017
Copyright Message
Copyright ©2018 The International Institute of Islamic Thought
Content Type
General reference book
Duration
0 sec
Format
Text
Page Count
38
Publication Year
2018
Publisher
International Institute of Islamic Thought
Place Published / Released
London, England
Subject
Religion & Thought, Social Sciences, Community, Belief Systems, المجتمع, Umma, Jama'a, Communauté, Gemeinde, קְהִלָה, Comunidade, Comunidad, Systèmes de croyances, النظم العقائدية, Glaubenssysteme, מערכות אמונה, Sistema de Creencias, Sistema de Crenças, Muslim, Education & Learning, Qur'ān, Islam, God, Knowledge of
Keywords and Translated Subjects
المجتمع, Umma, Jama'a, Communauté, Gemeinde, קְהִלָה, Comunidade, Comunidad, Systèmes de croyances, النظم العقائدية, Glaubenssysteme, מערכות אמונה, Sistema de Creencias, Sistema de Crenças

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