The Philosophy of Praxis and education: historical and epistemological aspects

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https://doi.org/10.5212/retepe.v.10.e24831.008

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This article focuses on the analysis of the Philosophy of Praxis and its expression as an epistemological foundation for education. It aims to position the Philosophy of Praxis historically and conceptually, as well as its relationship with education in the current educational context. It is based on the assumption that educational praxis transcends mere technical and empiricist training in teaching and learning, as it carries a transformative potential for the social order. Methodologically, the text is structured as a theoretical-analytical exposition, drawing on the works of philosophers Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez (1915–2011) and Antonio Gramsci (1891–1937). The study indicates that education is deeply linked to the material conditions and production relations of a society, making it urgent to discuss the epistemological foundations that enable social transformation. In this regard, the importance of deepening the analysis of educational public policies in their social, political, and economic dimensions is emphasized, focusing on theoretical and methodological approaches that strengthen an education committed to social change and the ethical-political formation of individuals.

Keywords: Education. Praxis. Epistemology.

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  • Kerollayne Carvalho, Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul

    Mestra em Educação. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS).

  • Paulo Fioravante Giareta, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

    Doutor em Educação. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS).

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2025-07-22

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The Philosophy of Praxis and education: historical and epistemological aspects. Revista de Estudios Teóricos y Epistemológicos en Política Educativa, [S. l.], v. 10, p. 1–14, 2025. DOI: 10.5212/retepe.v.10.e24831.008. Disponível em: https://revistas.uepg.br/index.php/retepe/article/view/24831. Acesso em: 14 may. 2026.

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