Pedagogy Of The Oppressed (Reissue)

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A groundbreaking text of educational philosophy and social reform, now in Penguin Modern Classics

This seminal text argues that the perceived passivity of the poor is the direct result of economic, social and political domination. The book suggests that in some countries the oppressors use the 'piggy bank' system - treating students as passive, empty vessels - to preserve their authority and maintain a culture of silence. Through cooperation and dialogue, Freire suggests, the authoritarian teacher-pupil model can be replaced with critical thinking so that the student becomes co-creator of knowledge. Crucial to Freire's argument is the belief that every human being, no matter how impoverished or illiterate, can develop an awareness of self, and the right to be heard.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780241301111
Published: April 2017

Number of pages: 160
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: 10 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd