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Education Serves the Common Good?

S1 · E17 · 08 Oct 2025 · 24 min

Education is seen today as one of the pillars of a modern, democratic society. Yet its historical roots are more often found in authoritarian structures. This episode looks at how rulers - from the Spartans to the Prussians, systematically used school education to instil obedience and discipline in their subjects.