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**Adimondin** · 12-24-2010, 01:07 AM

They turn the teacher into a prison

And, often, this is not what the teacher wants, although I'm sure teachers who discourage independent thinking exist. From my current limited knowledge, the Budhha made it clear he did not wish - and discouraged - this sort of blind acceptance of his teachings. Although "the best teacher is the one who teaches you to investigate and learn on your own" is a cliche, I believe it is true. That said, not all students will be inclined, and some may not be able to, strike out on their own - I'm not being elitist here, facts are facts - we're not all blessed with the same intellect and a lot of the ideas discussed here are challenging.

Sorry, I guess I'm off topic again.

12-24-2010, 01:07 AM	#3
Adimondin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	They turn the teacher into a prison And, often, this is not what the teacher wants, although I'm sure teachers who discourage independent thinking exist. From my current limited knowledge, the Budhha made it clear he did not wish - and discouraged - this sort of blind acceptance of his teachings. Although "the best teacher is the one who teaches you to investigate and learn on your own" is a cliche, I believe it is true. That said, not all students will be inclined, and some may not be able to, strike out on their own - I'm not being elitist here, facts are facts - we're not all blessed with the same intellect and a lot of the ideas discussed here are challenging. Sorry, I guess I'm off topic again.
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