The origins of the school system aimed to produce independent, critical thinkers
Two hundred years ago, Wilhelm von Humboldt created the education system as we know it today. At the heart of his philosophy of education was the concept of Bildung — reaching one's inner potential. Yet over the years, as his public education system was adopted, Bildung may well have been the critical piece left out. *This is a two-part series.
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IdeasHow the origins of the school system aimed to produce independent, critical thinkersTwo hundred years ago, Wilhelm von Humboldt created the education system as we know it today. At the heart of his philosophy of education was the concept of Bildung — reaching one's inner potential. Yet over the years, as his public education system was adopted, Bildung may well have been the critical piece left out. *This is a two-part series.At the heart of Wilhelm von Humboldt's philosophy of education was Bildung — reaching one's potentialCBC Radio · Posted: Apr 15, 2024 7:01 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 12, 2025PlayListen to this articleEstimated 6 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
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