Conditions Quote by Paulo Freire
“The role of the problem-posing educator is to create, together with the students, the conditions under which knowledge at the level of the doxa is superseded by true knowledge, at the level of the logos.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pedagogy of the Oppressed, 1970
Educator should collaborate with students to replace common opinion with reasoned understanding.
In simple terms: Teach students to move from belief to reason.
Key Takeaway
Foster critical dialogue.
Themes
education
critical thinking
dialogue
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- classroom
- community projects
- public forums
Key Concepts
Socratic method
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can educators balance respect for existing views with challenging them?
- What practices help students embrace logical reasoning?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs is slow and may meet resistance.
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