Education and Knowledge

The Structured Misrepresentation of Reality

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Philosophy & Social Aspects
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Author: Kevin Harris ISBN: 9781315528717
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 13, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Kevin Harris
ISBN: 9781315528717
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 13, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In this book, first published in 1979, Kevin Harris explores the idea that in capitalist liberal democracies formal education functions essentially not to reveal reality, but rather to transmit to each new generation a structured misrepresentation of reality. In defence of this controversial and thought-provoking view, the author argues that all knowledge of the world is theory-laden and that a neutral, detached, objective description of the world is impossible. This title will be of interest to students of the philosophy of education.

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In this book, first published in 1979, Kevin Harris explores the idea that in capitalist liberal democracies formal education functions essentially not to reveal reality, but rather to transmit to each new generation a structured misrepresentation of reality. In defence of this controversial and thought-provoking view, the author argues that all knowledge of the world is theory-laden and that a neutral, detached, objective description of the world is impossible. This title will be of interest to students of the philosophy of education.

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