“The purpose of education, finally, is to create in a person the ability to look at the world for himself, to make his own decisions”
— James Baldwin
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Learning helps people think for themselves and make their own choices. Imagine someone who never learned to read or write; they have to rely on others to tell them what's important or true. But when they get an education, they can read, explore ideas, and form their own opinions. For example, studying history allows a person to understand how past events shape the present, leading to more informed choices about the future. In daily life, educated people can analyze news, understand different viewpoints, and not just follow the crowd blindly. This independence in thinking is the real goal of education.
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