Book, Word beauty in reading the world by Paulo Freire, A[LS]

Language: Brazilian Portuguese. "At a time when Brazil is experiencing an unprecedented setback in all areas, the publication of this The word beauty in Paulo Freire's reading of the world comes to give us hope, because it is a celebration of love, truth, ethics and social justice. These, which are driving forces of the educational and life philosophy and practice of the Patron of Brazilian Education, remind us that our daily activities can, indeed, face the harm of a hateful government. As we have learned throughout In this book, beauty has a poetic dimension, since it is a resignified word – in the dictionary, it is synonymous with beautiful. But the Freirean term does not have to do exclusively with appearance. It is intrinsic to what is good, true, echoes the Platonic definition of beautiful . Beauty is a concept that has to do with the belief in a fairer world. It is a political position. It has to do with civil and human rights. It talks about fairly paid work, food on the table, quality popular and democratic schools. Therefore, The word beauty in Paulo Freire's reading of the world was chosen to start the festivities surrounding the centenary of the birth of the Patron of Brazilian Education, this man whose life was guided by deep love and respect. Organized by Ana Maria Araújo Freire – known as Nita Freire –, PhD in Education and widow of the great educator, the book brings together fifteen articles by renowned national and foreign intellectuals who discuss the term beauty in Paulo Freire's work and in our current context. The word beauty in Paulo Freire's reading of the world is an essential book to show us that, imbued with the power that beauty brings us, it is possible to fight and work so that liberating education happens in everyday life, in all spaces. "