@Shaista-Begum
A thoughtful comparison we may reflect parts of Plato’s curriculum today, but much of his true vision is lost. While math, arts, and leadership training exist, the moral and philosophical core of education is often missing. Plato aimed to shape just, wise individuals — not just skilled workers. Education should be a journey of the soul, not just a race to exams. A timely reminder to bring purpose and depth back into learning.
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Are We Still Following Plato?"
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@Mariya-Rajpar Plato wholly accepted Socrates' basic assumption about the essential rationality of man. The aim of education is to lead man to his essential rationality.
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@Mariya-Rajpar Plato's philosophy, education plays a crucial role in shaping individuals and society. It is seen as a means to attain the ultimate goal of the philosopher-king. Plato believes that the philosopher-king, who possesses wisdom and knowledge, should rule over society.
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@Mariya-Rajpar The general aim of education, according to Plato, is to turn the whole soul into the idea of Good
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@Mariya-Rajpar The main function of education according to Plato is not to put knowledge into the soul, but to bring out the latent talents in the soul.
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@Mariya-Rajpar Subjects like mathematics, philosophy, and logic reflect Plato’s love of reason and the pursuit of ideal truth.
Students are often taught what to think instead of how to think practically.
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@Mariya-Rajpar School is still mostly “bookish” and theoretical.
Real-life, hands-on learning is often secondary, similar to Plato’s preference for intellectual knowledge over manual skills.
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@Mariya-Rajpar Gifted programs or elite schools reflect Plato’s idea of educating the “best minds” more deeply.
Not everyone receives the same type of education—some systems still classify learners early on.
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@Mariya-Rajpar Plato’s ideas shaped Western thought—but they’re not perfect.
Pros: High value on wisdom, truth, logic, and the importance of education.
Cons: Can be rigid, elitist, and disconnected from real-world learning and social equity.
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@Mariya-Rajpar "In what ways does our education system reflect Plato’s philosophy, and what needs to change?"