Why do I send my child to school today? It is in order that he be educated and learn things for himself. He must, because life is short, and responsibility forces us to guide to our own lives. Time may be tamed, but responsibility is not. Rulers of the world are aware of those who possess the intelligence to bring about change in the world, by picking them up, assigning important positions to them, and securing their lives among the others.
In the fifteenth century, most were considered illiterate, and therefore unable to make decisions for themselves. The “hierarchy” claimed all resources that were produced by the citizens, decided for them when it was time to rest, time to work, what they were allowed to consume, and still demanded payment from them above and beyond that. It was also dictated what should and should not be believed.
For example, the Italian philosopher, Galileo Galilei was intrigued with Copernicus’ theory. Copernicus put forth a theory about the heliocentric universe, in which is the sun in the center of the universe and the planets circle around it. Galilei used his telescope to observe the planets. Then he confirmed Copernicus’ theory in his writing of 1610 known as “Sidereus Nuncius.”
The whole point of this is that people must have the opportunity to be educated without being repressed. The survival of the citizens of the world depend on this opportunity. The opportunity to learn how to improve the lives of their peoples without the threat of suppression in order to build housing, provide food and water, and advance their culture in an ever changing world.
Works Cited
Judge, Edward H. and John Langdon. Connections: A World History Since 1400-Volume2. Pearson, 2011. Print.
Jasminetea-Connection Between Galileo and Copernicus. Student Blog from Japan (Contribution). N.D.
