Paulo Freire's Philosophy of Education: Origins, Developments, Impacts and Legacies

Author:   Dr Jones Irwin
Publisher:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
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9781441189318


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   05 July 2012
Format:   Paperback
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Paulo Freire's Philosophy of Education: Origins, Developments, Impacts and Legacies


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A critical exploration of the genealogy of Freire's thinking and the ways in which Freire's seminal work has influenced philosophical and political movements, offering an analysis of how this work might be developed for the future. Irwin explores Freire's philosophy of education, which balanced traditional ethical and spiritual concerns with contemporary ideas and drew upon Christian and Hegelian-Marxist political thought and insights from existentialism and psychoanalysis. The impact of Freire's work and legacies are considered, drawing from his emphasis on the need for praxis to bring about real and progressive change, with special reference to his work in Brazil and his Third Worldist discourses.   This essential guide to Freire's work and legacy will prove invaluable for postgraduate students looking at educational theory and the philosophy of education. It will also be of interest to postgraduate students looking at cultural and political theory.

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Author:   Dr Jones Irwin
Publisher:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Imprint:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.388kg
ISBN:  

9781441189318


ISBN 10:   1441189319
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   05 July 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Language:   English

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'In this ground-breaking treatise, Jones Irwin argues eloquently for the growing relevance and significance of Paulo Freire's philosophy, particularly in light of increasing social diversity and escalating political conflicts worldwide. In so doing, Irwin restores Freire's innovative paradigm of literacy to its rightful place as the vital cornerstone in the evolution of his pedagogy of the oppressed-a pedagogy fueled by Freire's deep passion for life, unyielding commitment to justice, and unwavering faith in the capacity of human beings to recreate the world. An outstanding addition to the existing literature on Paulo Freire and his contribution to education.' Antonia Darder, Leavey Presidential Endowed Chair of Ethics and Moral Leadership, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, USA


‘In this ground-breaking treatise, Jones Irwin argues eloquently for the growing relevance and significance of Paulo Freire's philosophy, particularly in light of increasing social diversity and escalating political conflicts worldwide. In so doing, Irwin restores Freire's innovative paradigm of literacy to its rightful place as the vital cornerstone in the evolution of his pedagogy of the oppressed—a pedagogy fueled by Freire's deep passion for life, unyielding commitment to justice, and unwavering faith in the capacity of human beings to recreate the world. An outstanding addition to the existing literature on Paulo Freire and his contribution to education.' Antonia Darder, Leavey Presidential Endowed Chair of Ethics and Moral Leadership, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, USA


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Jones Irwin is Lecturer in Philosophy and Human Development in the Education Department at St Patrick 's College, Dublin City University, Ireland.

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