On Education

Bertrand Russell's observations on education are world famous. He discusses the different stages of education emphasizing the importance of education at a very young age. The "education of character" begins at home with wise parents training their children to be affectionate and fearless. among the most important themes covered is "education in knowledge" in which a balance must be sought between interest and accuracy, and between utility and disinterestedness. Russell argues that if the basis of all education is "knowledge wielded by love" then society can be transformed.