Man is created in the image and likeness of God. The goal of one's existence is to reach one's full potential, that is, to live a more human, more Christian life, a life similar to that of Christ. Thus, our existence is based on love and inculcation of our knowledge into the minds of others. These Christian concepts are essential in the Father. De Torre's discussion of the perfectibility of man through education. At the opening of his selection, he talks about the notion of individuality against collectivism. He states that when man completely isolates himself from society, he finds himself in a complete dilemma because he is not aware of what is right and wrong. Furthermore, he has no identity because he cannot distinguish himself from his surroundings, which are only animals and plants. On the contrary, those who allow themselves to be dictated by society lose their personal identity and end up becoming a follower of what is imposed on them. We must understand that man must not only conform to what society dictates nor completely isolate himself from his environment, but rather there must be a balance between these two extremes. From our class discussion, man is considered a social being and needs interaction to live. Man should not allow himself to be easily influenced by externalities; rather, he must use his intellect and free will to educate himself about life. Another point that Fr. De Torre raised man's relationship with God. Man must reflect on himself and realize that God is everything. So we must depend on God alone and do what He wants and nothing else. This is because we can only see our purpose if we put God in our life. We also need to understand the importance of education...... middle of paper... another. In this exchange process, both parties can acquire something new. In our society today, education has become more of a privilege than a right. Not everyone is lucky enough to have received a good education. Thus, these people have the responsibility to pass this knowledge on to their neighbors, especially those less fortunate. What allows us to educate others? It all comes back to love. God's love allows us to love our neighbor. The education of others is brought about by our love for our neighbor. Passing on an education is like passing on something that is part of you. It takes more than knowledge to educate others. Educating others requires patience and compassion, both of which come from love. So, I firmly believe that without love, from God and neighbor, education would not be possible...