By Paulo Freire | Pedagogy of the Oppressed + Pedagogy of Freedom + Teachers as Cultural Workers | Paulo Freire Super Savings Combo 3-in-1 | Set of 3 Books

DETAILS : 

• Author : Paulo Freire
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Generic
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2020
  
• Binding : Paperback
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 600 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

This essential collection brings together three foundational works by the Brazilian educator who revolutionized modern learning. "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" is the cornerstone of critical pedagogy, famously critiquing the "banking model" of education and proposing a dialogue-based method to achieve liberation. "Pedagogy of Freedom" bridges ethics and politics, exploring the vital link between teaching and social justice in a democratic society. Finally, "Teachers as Cultural Workers" addresses the emotional and professional challenges of educators, encouraging them to view their roles as transformative political acts. Together, these books provide a comprehensive framework for using education as a tool for humanization and systemic change.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paulo Freire (1921–1997) was a world-renowned Brazilian educator, philosopher, and leading advocate for critical pedagogy. His life’s work was shaped by his experiences teaching illiterate laborers in Northeast Brazil, which led him to develop a teaching method rooted in mutual respect and political awareness. He was briefly imprisoned and then exiled following the 1964 military coup, but his ideas gained global traction during his time at the World Council of Churches and Harvard University. Freire’s philosophy emphasizes that "reading the word" is inseparable from "reading the world." Today, he is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, with his work serving as a blueprint for social justice movements and educational reform worldwide.