Dialectic Of Freedom

Dialectic Of Freedom

Introduction

In The Dialect of Freedom Maxine Greene argues that freedom can only be obtained through the processes of resistance to oppression and all the forces that limit true expression of the person. She draws from the varied fields of philosophy, the arts, and history in order to accurately portray the actual struggles of women, immigrants, and minority groups. She provides a historical perspective on American concepts of freedom from the time of Jefferson to the present, integrating these ideas with what is needed in education to preserve freedom for individuals and groups in America.

Discussion

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