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 562
2. Phenomenology of School 563
3. Ritualization of Progress 563
4. Institutional Spectrum 564
5. Irrational Consistencies
6. Learning Webs
7. Rebirth of Epimethean Man
   

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