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Why does Schouten think it’s important for education to help students acquire all-purpose goods?Group of answer choicesHelping students acquire all-purpose goods doesn’t violate their autonomy because those goods let them gain economic advantages.Helping students acquire all-purpose goods doesn’t violate their autonomy because they need those goods whatever ends they ultimately pursue.Helping students acquire all-purpose goods doesn’t violate their autonomy because the students themselves already want those goods.Helping students acquire all-purpose goods doesn’t violate their autonomy because acquiring those goods lets them know what form of life best fits their personal constitution.

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Why does Schouten think it’s important for education to help students acquire all-purpose goods?Group of answer choicesHelping students acquire all-purpose goods doesn’t violate their autonomy because those goods let them gain economic advantages.Helping students acquire all-purpose goods doesn’t violate their autonomy because they need those goods whatever ends they ultimately pursue.Helping students acquire all-purpose goods doesn’t violate their autonomy because the students themselves already want those goods.Helping students acquire all-purpose goods doesn’t violate their autonomy because acquiring those goods lets them know what form of life best fits their personal constitution.

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Schouten believes that it's important for education to help students acquire all-purpose goods because it doesn't violate their autonomy. Here's why:

  1. Economic Advantages: All-purpose goods can provide students with economic advantages. This means that they can use these goods to improve their financial situation, which can give them more freedom and independence.

  2. Universal Need: Regardless of what goals students may have, they will need these all-purpose goods. This means that helping them acquire these goods is not forcing them into a specific path, but rather providing them with tools that they will need regardless of their path.

  3. Student Desire: If the students themselves already want these all-purpose goods, then helping them acquire these goods is not violating their autonomy, but rather supporting their own desires and goals.

  4. Personal Constitution: Acquiring all-purpose goods can help students understand what form of life best fits their personal constitution. This means that these goods can help students understand themselves better and make decisions that align with their own values and desires.

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According to Daniel Pink, autonomy refers toMultiple Choicemaking an impact on others.helping others.doing something meaningful.being able to make choices.

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