The constitution of the human being from diverse contexts and experiences in infants: the complexity of Paulo Freire’s works

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https://doi.org/10.5212/PraxEduc.v.16.16609.018

Abstract

Paulo Freire elaborated a distinct work, in which he defended multiple knowledge: scientific, technological, technical, popular, humanitarian. Freire is an endless intelectual who focuses on understanding social problems. His works are mostly considered for his contributions to adult education and, more specifically, to popular education. However, in his works there are also reflections on children and their infancies. Thus, this is a theoretical essay whose objective is to discuss and critically reflect on Freire’s concerns with infant education. These analyses state that Freire’s assumptions can be recreated in the contexts related to infant education, announcing other possibilities in relation to practices carried out with children, as well as the conceptions of infancies.

Keywords: Paulo Freire. Children. Infant education.

Author Biography

  • Ercília Maria Angeli Teixeira de Paula, State University of Maringá

    Professora do Departamento de Teoria e Prática da Educação e Programa de Pós Graduação em Educação da Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM / PR

Published

2021-02-09

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Section

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

How to Cite

The constitution of the human being from diverse contexts and experiences in infants: the complexity of Paulo Freire’s works. Práxis Educativa, [S. l.], v. 16, p. 1–18, 2021. DOI: 10.5212/PraxEduc.v.16.16609.018. Disponível em: https://revistas.uepg.br/index.php/praxiseducativa/article/view/16609. Acesso em: 30 apr. 2026.

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