Being More: coherence between life and Paulo Freire’s concept

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https://doi.org/10.5212/PraxEduc.v.16.16581.046

Abstract

In this text, the coherence between the theoretical construction of the concept of Being More with the actions taken throughout Freire’s life, which may justify the repercussion of his work is discussed. The study started from the analysis of 12 interviews with Paulo Freire from 1992 to 1997, available at Paulo Freire Collection. After the analysis, it was identified nine characteristics of Being More, namely: self-awareness; awareness of the world; hope; dealing with difference – learning who I am; being and humility; cultural identity; being political – non-neutrality; and dream. It is noted that there is a coherence between the theorization of the Being More concept and the historical, unfinished, limited being that never betrayed his/her dreams. Freire has always denounced the exploitative and unjust society and proposed the liberating education that announces a more democratic and inclusive society. An education in which Being More is the goal of all students and educators.

Keywords: Liberating education. Being more. Paulo Freire.

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  • Vania Finholdt Angelo Leite, Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro

    Possui graduação em Licenciatura em Pedagogia - Faculdades Integradas de Uberaba (1987), mestrado em Ensino, Filosofia e História das Ciências pela Universidade Federal da Bahia (2005) e doutorado em Educação pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (2012). Professora Adjunta do Departamento de Educação da Faculdade de Formação de Professores da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Docente do Curso de Especialização de Educação Básica: Gestão Escolar da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Tem experiência na área de Educação, atuando na formação inicial e continuada de professores em escolas públicas e particulares.

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Published

2021-03-31

Issue

Vol. 16 (2021): Publicação contínua

Section

Dossiê: Paulo Freire (1921-2021): 100 anos de história e esperança

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Being More: coherence between life and Paulo Freire’s concept. Práxis Educativa, [S. l.], v. 16, p. 1–12, 2021. DOI: 10.5212/PraxEduc.v.16.16581.046. Disponível em: https://revistas.uepg.br/index.php/praxiseducativa/article/view/16581. Acesso em: 2 jun. 2026.