Posted by alexandra_k on October 25, 2005, at 18:23:38
In reply to Re: Let's face the facts » Jakeman, posted by Declan on October 25, 2005, at 17:09:23
> An informed citizenry, where have I heard that, how it's neccessary for democracy?i talk about that sometimes... i think i brought it up over on admin...
one of my friends is doing a masters thesis on an authentic democracy. from within education. based on the work of some educational theorist whose name i can't spell... the thought is you need to foster a 'community of inquirey' which means the function of education is to get people thinking, knowing how to access relevant information, and thinking critically especially.
that kind of education system is needed in order for an authentic democracy (which requires informed citizens) to be possible...
or thats what i gather at any rate...
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