It is a narrow perception of their high aim which teaches that they are merely to furnish an equal amount of knowledge to all, and therefore, provided all be taught, it is of little consequence where and in what company.
Sumner critiques a narrow view of education that fails to recognize the importance of shared learning experiences.
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