Education by George Bernard Shaw
"Education" is a play written by George Bernard Shaw that explores the theme of education and its impact on society. The story follows the character of Professor Henry Higgins, who takes on the task of transforming a lower-class flower girl named Eliza Doolittle into a proper lady through speech lessons. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about class, gender roles, and the power of language.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1903 · Genre: Satire, Philosophy, Social Commentary · 281 words
First lines
When a man teaches something he does not know to somebody else who has no aptitude for it, and gives him a certificate of proficiency, the latter has completed the education of a gentleman.
A fool's brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education.
The best brought-up children are those who have seen their parents as they are. Hypocrisy is not the parent's first duty.
The vilest abortionist is he who attempts to mould a child's character.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Philosophy, Social Commentary, Essay
- Length: 281 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The text uses humor and irony to critique educational systems and societal norms.
- Philosophy — The work explores philosophical ideas about knowledge, education, and human behavior.
- Social Commentary — It provides critical observations on social practices, particularly in education and parenting.
- Essay — The writing style and structure resemble an essay, presenting arguments and reflections.
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education · philosophy · learning · teaching · society · critique · reform · intellectual · culture · human development · social issues · curriculum