MARXISM, POPULAR EDUCATION AND LIBERATION CHRISTIANITY:

DIALOGUES BETWEEN FREIRE, LÖWY AND ALDER CALADO

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https://doi.org/10.7443/problemata.v17i1.77712

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marxism, liberationist christianity, popular education

Abstract

In this article, we present the seemingly antagonistic strands of thought, liberation Christianity, Marxism and pedagogy of the oppressed, whose relevance in the current scenario that plagues Brazilian and Latin American society, points to the hallucinogenic face, of a grotesque form of religious meaning, dressed in the cloak of innocence to install projects and agendas that are in collusion with the oppressive and compressive power, imposed on the popular and working classes. On the other hand, we have shown the religious version that does not agree with this scheme set up by reactionary forces (right and extreme right), worshippers of the god capital, denouncing and comparing their practices to the god Mammon (fetishized). It is essential to rescue the struggle and historical memory of these movements mentioned above, allies and brothers, whose concept of existing “elective affinity” is revealed, for example, in Alder Calado, Freire and Löwy. The research is focused on a bibliographic study, of a qualitative nature, based on the referenced texts.

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Alexandre, UFPB/doutorando

Master's degree in Philosophy from the Federal University of Paraíba (2017), Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the Federal University of Paraíba (2004), Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the
Federal University of Paraíba (2004). Scholarship recipient from the Institutional Program for Scientific Initiation Scholarships PIBIC/CNPq (2002-2004). Temporary professor at Lyceu
Paraibano (PS/2018). Taught as a substitute professor at the Federal Institute of Paraíba (IFPB - Cajazeiras) in the Bachelor's Degree courses in Mathematics and
Control and Automation Engineering (2023), as well as in Integrated Technical courses (High School): Integrated in Electromechanics, Integrated in Computer Science, Integrated
in Buildings, and Integrated in Environment (Proeja modality) (2023). He served as a substitute professor at the Federal Institute of Paraíba (IFPB Santa Rita), teaching
classes in the Integrated Technical courses (High School): Integrated in Computer Science and Integrated in Environment (2024). He was a member of the Heterogeneous Identification Board for the
Selection Process for the Higher Education Course in ADS (System Development Analysis IFPB/ Santa Rita (2024)) and the Heterogeneous Identification Board for the Selection Process for Integrated Technical Courses
PSCT(2025) (2024). He was part of the committee that developed the higher education course in ADS/IFPB- Santa Rita (2024). Member of the Popular Education Research Group
(GPEP/UFPB). PhD candidate in Education at UFPB, in the field of Popular Education, under the guidance of Professor Dr. Severino Bezerra da Silva.

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Silva, UFPB/Professor Associado IV

He holds a bachelor's degree in History from the Federal University of Paraíba (1986), a master's degree in Rural Sociology (Campina Grande) from the Federal University of Paraíba (1994), and a doctorate in Social Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (2003). He is an Associate Professor IV at the Federal University of Paraíba. He has experience in the field of Sociology, with an emphasis on Education and Social Movements in Rural Areas, working mainly on the following topics: Youth and Adult Education, History Teaching, Rural Settlements, Popular Education, and Rural Education. He was coordinator of the National Program for Education in Agrarian Reform (PRONERA) “Saberes da Terra” in the State of Paraíba. He was coordinator of the Improvement Course: Training for teachers who work with young people and adults in the prison context. Currently (May 15, 2015 - May 15, 2017), he is coordinator of the Graduate Program in Education (PPGE/UFPB). He was Deputy Coordinator of the Regional/Northeast Forum of Coordinators of Graduate Programs in Education (FORPRED NORDESTE) from October 2016 to October 2017.

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2026-05-31

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Sousa, A. S. de, & Silva, S. B. da. (2026). MARXISM, POPULAR EDUCATION AND LIBERATION CHRISTIANITY:: DIALOGUES BETWEEN FREIRE, LÖWY AND ALDER CALADO. Problemata: International Journal of Philosophy, 17(1), 156–170. https://doi.org/10.7443/problemata.v17i1.77712

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