Question

Mahatma gandhi focused on reading and writing rather than oral knowledge why?

Answer 1

Gandhi want national education to be taught in India

Answer 2

Explanation:

Actually Mahtma Gandhi didn't focus on reading and writing.He said that western education focused on reading and writing rather than oral knowledge.Western education gave importance to text books rather than lived experience and practical knowledge. Mahtma Gandhi argued that education ought to develop a person's mind and soul. Simply learning to read and write did not count as education.