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Paulo Freire on Education

1921–1997 Brazil

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Education as the exercise of domination stimulates the credulity of the students.

Pedagogia do oprimido (Pedagogy of the Oppressed) (1968)

The unfinished character of human beings and the transformational character of reality necessitate that education be an ongoing activity.

Pedagogia do oprimido (Pedagogy of the Oppressed) (1968)

In the banking concept of education, knowledge is a gift bestowed by those who consider themselves knowledgeable upon those whom they consider to know nothing.

Pedagogia do oprimido (Pedagogy of the Oppressed) (1968)

It is not surprising that the banking concept of education regards men as adaptable, manageable beings.

Pedagogia do oprimido (Pedagogy of the Oppressed) (1968)

Problem-posing education affirms men and women as beings in the process of becoming.

Pedagogia do oprimido (Pedagogy of the Oppressed) (1968)

It would be a contradiction in terms if the oppressors not only defended but actually implemented a liberating education.

Pedagogia do oprimido (Pedagogy of the Oppressed) (1968)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Paulo Freire (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.