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Deschooling Society by Ivan Illich

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Book name: Deschooling Society (2024)
Category: Autonomy
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Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1971, midnight
"Deschooling Society" is a critical discourse on the traditional and institutionalized education system, advocating for radical changes to deconstruct current structures of schooling. The book argues that the formal schooling system, as it stands, is counterproductive to learning, fostering dependency and limiting personal growth. It proposes a model where learning is decentralized, personalized, and driven by the learner's interests and needs. The author suggests the use of technology and networks to facilitate learning communities, rather than relying on compulsory, standardized, and hierarchical models of education. This shift, according to the book, would empower individuals and create true educational freedom. The 12174th greatest book of all time

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Ivan Illich

Ivan Illich

2 books