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Answer the following questions briefly:

Does Einstein give importance to the choice of subjects in education? Why/ why not?

Yes, Einstein gives importance to the choice of subjects in education. He stresses less on the technical education in science and also discourages the study of language. He believes that the most important choice is mind training and skills including both mental and manual. If student forgets what he/she has learned in school and then whatever remains afterwards is the real education.


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