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Pedagogy of Freedom

Ethics, Democracy, and Civic Courage
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Pedagogy of Freedom explores the vital link between engaged learning and activism, addressing how these shape individuals, culture, and history. Paulo Freire critiques the global society’s acceptance of dominant ideologies and fatalism, arguing for a pedagogy that promotes personal and societal freedom rather than accepting coexistence of poverty and wealth as inevitable.
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This book is ideal for educators, activists, and readers interested in critical pedagogy, social justice, and transformative educational theory. It appeals to those seeking deep reflection on education's role in freedom and democracy within a global context.

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This book displays the striking creativity and profound insight that characterized Freire's work to the very end of his life-an uplifting and provocative exploration not only for educators, but also for all that learn and live.

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This volume looks at the territory of learning and activism, the essence of human life. This book shows why an engaged way of learning and teaching is central to the creation of the individual, culture and history.

The author, Paulo Freire, finds in the emerging global society a new context in which education cannot be indifferent to the reproduction of dominant ideologies and the interrogation of them. Freire demonstrates why an acceptance of fatalism leads to a loss of personal and societal freedoms. He argues against progressive liberalism and its acceptance of a world where poverty must inevitably coexist with opulence.

Pedagogy of Freedom challenges readers to critically engage with the socio-political implications of education and encourages activism as an integral part of the learning process.

Series: Critical Perspectives Series: A Book Series Dedicated to Paulo Freire

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  • Pedagogy of Freedom
    In Pedagogy of Freedom, Paulo Freire travels ever more deeply into the territory where learning and activism are the essence of human life. This profound book shows why an engaged way of learning and teaching is central to the creation of the individual, culture, and history. Freire finds in today's emerging global society a new context in which education cannot...
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  • Pedagogy of Freedom
    This volume looks at the territory of learning and activism, the essence of human life. This book shows why an engaged way of learning and teaching is central to the creation of the individual, culture and history. The author, Paulo Freire, finds in the emerging global society a new context in which education cannot be indifferent to the reproduction of...
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Stanley Aronowitz describes it as Freire's best work since Pedagogy of the Oppressed, highlighting its significance as a culmination of his life’s work. Maxine Greene praises its thoughtful examination of ethics, democracy, and agency, noting Freire’s continued emphasis on passion, love, and caring as sources of empowerment. The book is recognized for its visionary yet precise exploration of freedom amid globalisation and media manipulation.

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ISBN: 9780847690473

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 December 2000

Country: United States

Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 219.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 176

About the Author

The late Paulo Freire of Brazil - teacher, philosopher, and activist - is widely regarded as one of the most influential educators of the 20th century. He is the author of more than 20 books, which have been translated and sold widely throughout the world.

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    In Pedagogy of Freedom, Paulo Freire travels ever more deeply into the territory where learning and activism are the essence of human life. This profound book shows why an engaged way of learning and teaching is central to the creation of the individual, culture, and history. Freire finds in today's emerging global society a new context in which education cannot...
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