In our conversation regarding educational matters such as the national
publication of the Korean history textbook, it is frequently argued that
education can somehow contribute to the development of political culture.
This article examines the logical soundness of such an argument that
education can lead political advancement, first by examining Plato’s
philosophy that such a logic is possible through fostering capable political
leaders and second by discussing John Locke’s political theory that politics
can develop through providing proper civic education for every citizen. This
research points out practical limitations that both thinkers’ arguments have
to face in considering their practical implementation and finally interprets
such limitations as a ground for educators’ duty to keep political neutrality.