According to Plato what is the primary function of education is to develop_____________________?
Correct answer: B. Power of thinking
- A. Reflection of personality
- B. Power of thinking
- C. Real state creation
- D. All of these
Explanation
Plato viewed education primarily as the development of the power of thinking, enabling the learner to move from opinion toward knowledge and reason. The other statements do not express his central educational aim as directly.
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