Education and Knowledge : The Structured Misrepresentation of Reality

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Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Education
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By (author) Kevin Harris

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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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Format Paperback | 222 pages
Dimensions 138 x 216 x 12.19mm | 420g
Publication date 27 Feb 2018
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
Language English
ISBN10 1138694134
ISBN13 9781138694132

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