Deschooling Society

Deschooling Society, by Ivan Illich (1971)

Read by Robin Upton and Tereza Corragio from episode 562   List of Episodes
Ivan Illich begins this, his most well known and celebrated book, as follows: Template:Quotation It focuses on schooling but applies equally to other modern social institutions. It is a far reaching and insightful critique into the perils of institutionalization and professionalization, and suggests ways to resist their dehumanizing thrall.

1. Why We Must Disestablish School
2. Phenomenology of School
3. Ritualization of Progress
4. Institutional Spectrum
5. Irrational Consistencies
6. Learning Webs
7. Rebirth of Epimethean Man
   

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