Pablo Freire

Paulo Freire was a Brazilian educator and philosopher best known for his ideas on critical pedagogy. He believed education should be a dialogical process where teachers and students learn from each other, promoting critical thinking and social awareness. Freire argued that education can either reinforce social inequalities or help people challenge and change unjust systems, emphasizing empowerment and participation. His most influential work, "Pedagogy of the Oppressed," advocates for an education that fosters consciousness and active engagement, enabling individuals to transform their society rather than passively accept its conditions.