Paulo Freire: The Educator of Liberation: Freire's Praxis and the Education of the Oppressed Mind

By Andreas Michaelides

Freire's Praxis and the Education of the Oppressed Mind is a powerful reimagining of education-not as an instrument of conformity, but as a force for liberation. Drawing from the radical insights of Paulo Freire, this book argues that education should awaken critical consciousness, not enforce blind compliance.

Written in a bold, accessible narrative style, this book offers both a tribute to Freire's revolutionary thinking and a toolkit for today's educators, students, and truth-seekers. It dives deep into the concept of praxis-the fusion of reflection and action-as a method of resisting ideological control, misinformation, and blame avoidance in a time when public discourse is saturated with manipulation.

Structured across five compelling chapters, the book unpacks the anatomy of praxis, the journey of conscientization, the engine of critical pedagogy, and the practical applications of Freire's philosophy in classrooms and beyond. Readers will also discover how Freire's work connects with Socratic dialogue, Foucault's genealogical method, and contemporary critiques of political communication and power.

This isn't just a theoretical exploration-it's a call to reclaim education as the practice of freedom. Whether you're a teacher, student, activist, or independent thinker, Freire's Praxis and the Education of the Oppressed Mind invites you to resist dominant narratives, engage in dialogue, and imagine new possibilities through the lens of critical awareness and transformative love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F2M34DTG
• ISBN13: 9798315575290
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"