The e-book “The Further Elevation of the Arrow Shot from Eternity – An Evaluation of Education in the Context of Power, Limits, and the Future” consists of twenty-three articles previously published on the website. Its summary is as follows:
“The Further Elevation of the Arrow Shot from Eternity – Education” examines education through the metaphor of an arrow, discussing how it has evolved over time and the challenges it faces today. It argues that education was originally a tool for developing humanity’s most fundamental traits but has gradually transformed into an oversimplified structure that disregards individual differences and various types of intelligence. This transformation has severed education’s connection with reality and worsened due to the rigid structure of the state.
Additionally, the text highlights that subjects like music and physical education are undervalued in the system, whereas in democracies, politics and economics should be prioritized. Ultimately, it is suggested that individuals should take charge of their own education and make continuous learning a fundamental part of their lives.
- Education is an Ordinary Miracle: Education is a phenomenon that humanity has carried from the past to the present and is constantly evolving. Through the transmission of knowledge, it builds a bridge between generations.
- The Arrow Metaphor: Education moves forward like an arrow shot from the past, but sometimes it can be misdirected and pulled backward.
- Education and Emotions: In the learning process, emotions are more lasting than knowledge. A person never forgets the feelings experienced while being educated.
- Different Purposes of Education: For the state, education serves as a tool for instrumentalizing people, whereas for the individual, it is a gateway to freedom.
- Military and Political Connection: Education is a means of directing society. Like language, education is a system designed to establish order and control within a specific group.
- The Social Nature of Education: Humans are highly social beings and cannot learn without the influence of others. Education is a social process.
- Education as a Political Tool: Throughout history, education has been used to sustain the power of rulers and states.
- The Power of the Individual in Education: The primary goal of education should be the development of the individual. However, individuals often become passive objects within the education system.
- The Importance of Music and Physical Education: Music and physical education, which are the two fields most closely connected to daily life, have been neglected by the system and regarded as “useless subjects.”
- The Necessity of Political and Economic Education: In a society governed by democracy, education in politics and economics should be a priority.
- The Most Vulnerable Members of Society and Education: Children are the most defenseless individuals in society, yet their needs are not adequately considered in education.
- Taking Responsibility for One’s Own Education: To survive the current education system, individuals must invest in their own learning.
- Critical Thinking Against Fixed Ideas: The greatest mistake in education is unchanging and unquestioned ideas. The ability to say “I don’t know” is a virtue.
- Education is a Lifelong Learning Process: Education is not just a temporary phase but a lifelong journey of learning.
- Limits in Education: The foundation of learning is freedom, but freedom must exist within certain limits. Education should instill these limits.
- The State’s Influence on Education: The state is the most significant actor shaping education. However, powerful states can sometimes restrict individual development.
- The Role of Teachers: Teachers are the pillars of the education system and play a critical role in students’ development.
- The Individual Should Not Be a Passive Recipient in Education: Learners should not only receive knowledge but also question and transform it.
- A Critical Perspective on Education: While the education system shapes individuals, individuals should also critically examine education.
- Endless Learning: Education is not just a tool but a lifelong process for individuals. To cultivate free and conscious individuals, the quality of education must be continuously questioned.
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