Critical Philosophy-in-Action: Power and Praxis

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  • Sue Scott University of Alberta
  • Donna Chovanec University of Alberta

Abstract

Hermeneutical analysis of interview texts from six feminist and critical pedagogues suggests that these educators engage in a pedagogical process that includes a (1) critical worldview, (2) a process of transformation, and (3) a transformative intent. For them, an analysis of power is the crux of a philosophy- in -action.

Résumé

Une analyse herméneutique des textes d'entrevues de six feministes et critiques pedagogiques suggère que ces educatrices sont engagées dans un processus pédagogique comprenant: (1) une critique d'une perspective universelle, (2) un processus de transformation, et (3) un dessein de transformation. Pour elles, l'analyse du pouvoir est l'essence même d'une philosophic active.

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Published

1994-05-01

How to Cite

Scott, S., & Chovanec, D. (1994). Critical Philosophy-in-Action: Power and Praxis. Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education, 8(1), 31–40. Retrieved from https://cjsae.library.dal.ca/index.php/cjsae/article/view/2997

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