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Single Idea 1552

[from 'fragments/reports' by Protagoras, in 25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 5. Education / b. Education principles ]

Full Idea

He used legislation to improve the condition of illiterate people, on the grounds that they lack one of life's great goods, and thought literacy should be a matter of public concern and expense.

Gist of Idea

He spent public money on education, as it benefits the individual and the state

Source

report of Protagoras (fragments/reports [c.441 BCE]) by Diodorus of Sicily - Universal History 12.13.3.3

Book Reference

'The First Philosophers', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 2000], p.219