"The aim of education is to secure a citizenry which will improve the society."
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About Alexander Meiklejohn
Alexander Meiklejohn (1872-1964) was an influential American philosopher and educator. He served as the president of Amherst College and later became known for his work in educational philosophy, emphasizing the importance of academic freedom and democratic governance in higher education. Meiklejohn believed that universities should be bastions of free thought and intellectual inquiry, advocating for a curriculum centered on critical thinking and the pursuit of knowledge for the betterment of society.
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