The Curse of Education

In this thought-provoking book Gorst contends that the true purpose of education should be to develop an individual's natural talents and foster independent thought. Instead he observes that the system often molds students into unthinking replicas designed to fit societal norms. He critiques how memorization and rote learning take precedence over understanding and exploration. The book serves as both a critique and a call to action urging society to reform its approach to education. Gorst advocates for a more personalized and adaptive system that respects the uniqueness of each individual. Though written over a century ago his ideas remain relevant in discussions about education reform and the balance between structure and creativity in learning.