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The root of the word education is e-ducere, literally, to lead forth, or to bring out something which is potentially present.

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Erich Fromm
Age: 79 †
Born: 1900
Born: March 23
Died: 1980
Died: March 18
Philosopher
Psychoanalyst
Psychologist
Sociologist
University Teacher
Writer
Frankfurt/Main
Roots
Lead
Present
Learning
Bring
Potentially
Education
Root
Word
Literally
Something
Forth

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