CULTURAL FORMATION
The Meaning of the Term “Bildung”
Developing a person’s character values ethical understanding and worldview through lifelong learning and personal growth
I woke up this morning and picked up my phone. I went looking for an article to read, and I found this one: “Choosing To Get the Education I Deserve.” After listening to the text, I highlighted two quotes:
“The point is, everything is your fault, everything is your responsibility.”
“Education is our lifelong individual task.”
These are two of the quotes from the article by Niklas Göke “Choosing to Get the Education I Deserve.”
Reading this article became a wake-up call for me this morning. It made me realize what I have done and, more importantly, what I haven’t done enough of over the past few years — actually, over many years of my life.
One of the author’s main points was highlighting what literature is important to read and what we prioritize in our education.
I recognized many thoughts that were once at the center of my life, especially when I was studying at the University of Bergen. I was working on subjects that became the foundation of my education: introductory courses in Latin and philosophy…
