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“Together we have come to realize that for most men the right to learn is curtailed by the obligation to attend school.”

Quote by Ivan Illich

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Ivan Illich, born on September 4, 1926 and died on December 2, 2002, was a renowned philosopher. His research focused on the fields of education, technology, and social criticism, reflecting deeply on modern society. more

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