What is the purpose of an education?

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To eliminate ignorance.

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To get an education means to have career opportunities open to you. Without some sort of education, the chances of being able to be successful in the first world (at least) are decreased. Many employers will not hire someone without a high school diploma, and the standards are only getting higher as far as university degrees.

To exercise your mind and teach you disipline.It also will help you in future careers.

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