The Power of Critical Theory: Liberating Adult Learning and Teaching

The Power of Critical Theory: Liberating Adult Learning and Teaching
ISBN-10
0787956015
ISBN-13
9780787956011
Category
Education / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
Pages
414
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Wiley
Author
Stephen Brookfield

Description

The Power of Critical Theory is Brookfield’s attempt to put the “critical” back into critical thinking by emphasizing that it is an inherently political process. The book presents powerful arguments for the importance of critical theory in fostering the kind of learning that leads to a truly democratic society, and it explores a number of tasks for adult learners including learning to challenge ideology, contest hegemony, unmask power, overcome alienation, learn liberation, reclaim reason, and practice democracy.

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