Robert M. HutchinsRobert M. Hutchins, (1899-1977) American educational philosopher, president (1929–1945) and chancellor (1945–1951) of the University of Chicago, and earlier dean of Yale Law School (1927–1929)

Robert M. Hutchins Quote

“Education is a kind of continuing dialogue, and a dialogue assumes different points of view.”

Robert M. HutchinsRobert M. Hutchins
~ Robert M. Hutchins

Time magazine, 8 December 1952

Ratings and Comments


Jim K, Austin

Tell that to the snowflakes on college campuses today.

David, Mannington

Well it used to be true.

E Archer, NYC

Authoritarians must control the dialogue in order to remain in the position of authority. Questioning authority used to be a hallmark of the liberal cause -- something's changed on college campuses today.

'Education' has become a massive labor racket only possible with 'loans' from the banking establishment which the government will cover. The result? Every graduating student has a debt the size of a house -- or what could buy one. And what to show for it? Substandard education, and a tenured unionized class that milks its customers (students) for everything they've got and for the next 15 years.

Differing points of view? Compulsion is the hallmark of the liberals, now.

Mike,, Norwalk

I like it a lot. Couched in an applicable context, it becomes more or less accurate.

Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown

Education is closer to a continual scrutinization; any claims of being different, scrutinized with extreme cautious but fair examination.  For the hunter still roams as we try to cultivate understanding.

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