Abstract
This article proposes to view Freire’s thinking beyond a pedagogical method and rather as a model or even paradigm of development and social change. To build this as an original argument we firstly outline Freire’s ontological call, presenting and discussing his underlying five principles, of which one in particular, dialogue, situates Freirean thinking within communication theory. Secondly, we trace Freire’s legacy by presenting and discussing how Freire inspired three significant Ibero-American thinkers and practitioners within performing arts (Augusto Boal), communication (Juan Diaz Bordenave) and epistemology of change (Boaventura de Sousa Santos). This analysis underscores Freire’s significant legacy along global intellectual pathways both within humanities and social sciences. Finally, we deepen our analysis of Freire’s vision of development and social change, unpacking how he navigates between a normative vision grounded in a utopian aspiration for change, and a very systematic and rigorous methodology, his liberating pedagogy.
Highlights
This article proposes to view Freire’s thinking beyond a pedagogical method and rather as a model or even paradigm of development and social change
While the motivations behind the mentioned uprisings obviously vary, we argue that they have a critique of development in common
We will suggest that the reason why the current government in Brazil considers late Paulo Freire a dangerous man, and strives to ban his ideas in their entirety from Brazil, is because Freire’s ideas constitute a vision of development that is fundamentally in opposition to that of the current government
Summary
This article proposes to view Freire’s thinking beyond a pedagogical method and rather as a model or even paradigm of development and social change. Keywords Augusto Boal, Boaventura de Sousa Santos, communication for social change, development, Epistemologies of the South, Juan Diaz Bordenave, Paulo Freire, social change
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
