The Comprachicos
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The Comprachicos is an essay by Ayn Rand that uses a historical analogy to critique modern education.
Rand draws a parallel between the Comprachicos, a group who disfigured children to create entertainers, and modern educators who mold children's minds to fit collectivist ideals.
She argues that modern education often stifles independent thinking and individual potential.
Rand criticizes the emphasis on conformity and social adjustment over intellectual development.
The essay advocates for an educational system that fosters critical thinking and individual excellence.
Rand's work serves as a call for a return to reason and intellectual freedom in education.
Rand draws a parallel between the Comprachicos, a group who disfigured children to create entertainers, and modern educators who mold children's minds to fit collectivist ideals.
She argues that modern education often stifles independent thinking and individual potential.
Rand criticizes the emphasis on conformity and social adjustment over intellectual development.
The essay advocates for an educational system that fosters critical thinking and individual excellence.
Rand's work serves as a call for a return to reason and intellectual freedom in education.
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