Knowledge, Dialogue, and Humanization: The Moral Philosophy of Paulo Freire

Authors

  • Peter Roberts University of Auckland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11575/jet.v32i2.52518

Abstract

Paulo Freire has been one of the most influential educationists of the 20th century. While many theorists in recent years have focused on the application of Freirean ideas, this paper concentrates on the philosophy which lies behind Freire's practice. The author considers the metaphysical, ontological, epistemological, and ethical dimensions to Freire's thought. A number of key moral principles in Freire's work are identified. The paper suggests that Freire's moral philosophy is built on a dialectical approach toward the world, a praxical view of knowledge and the human ideal, and a deep commitment to the liberation of the oppressed.

Author Biography

Peter Roberts, University of Auckland

Dr. Peter Roberts is a Senior Lecturer, and current Head of Cultural and Policy Studies in Education, in the School of Education at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. His research and teaching interests are in the areas of educational philosophy, the sociology of education, educational policy studies, literacy and language studies, and curriculum studies. He has published in a wide range of international journals, and has recently completed a co-edited book, Virtual Technologies and Tertiary Education, with Michael Peters (Dunmore Press). His forthcoming books include Education, Literacy and Humanization (Greenwood Press), University Futures and the Politics of Reform, with Michael Peters (Dunmore Press), and Paulo Freire and Education (an edited collection, Dunmore Press).

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Published

2018-05-17

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 2 (1998)

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