Brazilian educational thinker Paulo Freire (1921-1997) belonged to those who worked to better human beings and society by opposing all forms of oppression. At this historical juncture, as predatory capitalism reigns and the planet is on the brink of climate catastrophe, we need Freire and his thoughts more than ever. Freire is a must-read in equipping people with a militant mindset and preparing them to participate in critical educational praxis-a connection of action and reflection to tra...

Artistic Research Methodology argues for artistic research as a context-aware and historical process that works inside-in, beginning and ending with acts committed within an artistic practice. An artistic researcher has three intertwined tasks. First, she needs to develop and perfect her own artistic skills, vision and conceptual thinking. This happens by developing a vocabulary for not only making but also writing and speaking about art. Second, an artistic researcher has to cont...

Letters to Paulo brings together scholars, educators, and activists from around the world who write directly to Paulo Freire. Each letter reflects on Freire’s work and its relevance to contemporary struggles over education, democracy, inequality, and social transformation.Writing across generations and continents, the contributors explore how Freire’s ideas resonate in their lives, work, and struggles. The book shows how his thinking continues to inspire critical pedagogy,...