constitutes a major contribution to the international literature on the work of Paulo Freire, one of the most influential educationalists of all time. It provides a fresh perspective on the Freirean notion of conscientization, rethinking this pivotal concept in the light of the history of ideas on conscience.

Keqi (David) Liu received his M.Ed. with distinction and his PhD in education from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. He now teaches philosophy of education and moral education at Lingnan Normal University in China.

Contents: Paulo Freire: Life, Work, and Theory – The Key Elements of Conscientization – Conscience and its Relationship With Consciousness – The Dynamism of the Work of Conscience – The Cultivation of Conscience – The Integration of the Cultivation of Conscience into Conscientization – Conscientization: Educational Necessity and Cultural Significance – The Pedagogical Possibilities of Conscientization.