Paulo Freire's Philosophy Of Education: Origins, Developments, Impacts And Legacies

Synopsis

<div>A critical exploration of thegenealogy of Freire’s thinking and the ways in which Freire’s seminal work hasinfluenced philosophical and political movements, offering an analysis of howthis work might be developed for the future. Irwin explores Freire’s philosophyof education, which balanced traditional ethical and spiritual concerns withcontemporary ideas and drew upon Christian and Hegelian-Marxist politicalthought and insights from existentialism and psychoanalysis. The impact ofFreire’s work and legacies are considered, drawing from his emphasis on theneed for praxis to bring about real and progressive change, with special reference to hiswork in Brazil and his Third Worldist discourses.</div><div> </div><div>This essential guide to Freire’swork and legacy will prove invaluable for postgraduate students looking ateducational theory and the philosophy of education. It will also be of interestto postgraduate students looking at cultural and political theory.</div>