Philosophy Discussion Series | What is Education?

As faculty, staff, and students at PSC, we are all intimately familiar with the world of education. But how many of us can provide a clear, precise, and robust account of what education is in the first place? Are there any core values or principles at the heart of education? Is education simply a matter of acquiring knowledge and a certain set of skills? Is education something like an object that one can ‘get’ or ‘receive?’ Do we need to go to a college or university to be educated? Join us as we try to learn about education!