Education: Beyond sword and shield

A shield is a weapon of defence; an insurance policy. It won’t recreate the Mughal or Roman empires, but it will keep you safe. A sword is a weapon of offence; a tool for creation, boldness, and conquering. The sword versus shield analogy is useful for thinking about education. Education as a shield is a set of skills for doing well in exams, getting into college or getting a job. But what if education is not about exams or jobs? The notion that a liberal arts or broad education is superior has deep roots.

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