Paulo Freire and Pedagogy for Social Justice

This paper examines the work of Paulo Freire, until his recent death the most widely recognized educator in the world. Freire is addressed in theory and practice, analyzing his objective idealism and his efforts to build critical consciousness in literacy campaigns, especially in Grenada. The examination of Freire's theory and practice offers a window into his larger project: pedagogy for liberation. At issue is whether or not the promise of...