Éducation et sociologie

In this insightful collection, the author reveals how education functions as a social fact, shaping and reflecting the values of each community. Drawing from decades of classroom experience, the work argues that schooling is never a neutral transmission of knowledge but a purposeful act of socialization that prepares children for the collective life of their society. The text examines the varied “special educations” that emerge from different social milieus, showing how even in seemingly egalitarian societies distinct educational pathways persist.

The author also unpacks the dual nature of the human self—individual and social—and explains why education must bridge the two. By tracing the development of moral, linguistic, and scientific capacities through shared traditions, the argument connects personal growth to the broader evolution of civilization. Listeners will find a clear, historically grounded perspective that still resonates with today’s debates about the purpose and structure of schooling.