Pedagogy of the Oppressed Chapter 3

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'dialogue' mean?

Control by the exercise of power

The act of denying others

Conversation between two or more people (correct)

An assumption or premise

What are 'constitutive elements'?

The necessary parts of something.

Define 'dichotomy'.

Division into two parts or into two contradictory groups.

What does 'imposed' mean?

To force someone to accept something. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be 'alienated'?

Removed or disassociated from (friends, family, homeland, etc.); estranged. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to the detriment of' signify?

Resulting in harm or damage to someone or something. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'prescriptive'.

Telling people what should be done. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'deny others'?

Refusal to grant, agree, or believe others. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'primordial'?

Original; existing from the beginning. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reclaim' mean?

To get or take back; to recover something. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'existential'.

Having to do with existence; the philosophical discussion of why we are here and what we are meant to do. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'humanized' mean?

To have become fully human; to have all human needs met. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'polemical'?

Controversial; causing debate or argument. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'domination'.

Hegemony; control by the exercise of power or constituted authority. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'implicit' refer to?

Understood but not outwardly obvious or said. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'liberation' mean?

Freedom. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'pathology'.

Disease or sickness. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'manipulation' mean?

An indirect, dishonest way to control or influence others. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'humility'?

A modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'arrogance'.

Pride; haughtiness; unpleasantly self-important. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'premise'?

An assumption; the baseline of a conclusion; origin of a conclusion. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'sages'.

Wise persons; mentors. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a priori' mean?

From theory; from cause to effect; from general to particular. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mutual' indicate?

A relationship between two in which both species benefit. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'communion'.

One with each other. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dehumanization' mean?

Removing a person's humanity; deprivation of human qualities. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'sterile'?

Incapable of reproducing; free of all microorganisms. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'tedious'.

Long and tiresome; boring, hard work. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'solidarity'?

Virtue of charity and friendship whereby members of the human family share material and spiritual goods. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'temporality' refer to?

Being temporary; not lasting forever. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'naive'.

Innocent, unsophisticated, showing lack of worldly knowledge and experience. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Dialogue: Engaging conversation essential for mutual understanding and interaction between individuals.
Constitutive Elements: Fundamental components necessary for forming or defining a concept or framework.
Dichotomy: A significant division separating two contrasting ideas or groups, often highlighting conflict.
Imposed: Refers to the enforcement of beliefs, ideas, or authority on individuals against their will.
Alienated: Describes a state of being detached or estranged from social connections or communities.
To the Detriment Of: Indicates a situation where actions or decisions result in harm or negative consequences to an individual or group.
Prescriptive: Encompasses mandates or guidelines that dictate required behaviors or actions.
Deny Others: Involves the act of refusing acknowledgment, rights, or recognition to others.
Primordial: Relates to concepts or entities that are fundamental, original, or existing from the inception.
Reclaim: The process of recovering or regaining possession of something previously lost or denied.
Existential: Pertains to philosophical inquiries regarding human existence and our purpose in life.
Humanized: Achieves a state where all human needs are acknowledged and fulfilled, promoting dignity.
Polemical: Characterized by controversy, often inciting debates or disputes over contentious issues.
Domination: Represents control or authority asserted through power, establishing hegemony over others.
Implicit: Involves meaning or understanding that is inherent but not explicitly articulated.
Liberation: Denotes the act of obtaining freedom from constraints or oppression.
Pathology: Refers to any disease or disorder, often symbolizing dysfunction.
Manipulation: A strategic, often deceptive approach to influence or control others without direct confrontation.
Humility: Embodiment of modesty and respect towards others, often prioritizing collective over self-importance.
Arrogance: A negative trait marked by excessive pride, lack of respect for others, and inflated self-worth.
Premise: The foundational assumption upon which arguments and conclusions are based.
Sages: Individuals recognized for their wisdom and knowledge, serving as mentors or guides.
A Priori: Involves reasoning based on established theories rather than specific empirical evidence.
Mutual: Represents reciprocal relationships where all parties benefit from interactions or exchanges.
Communion: The sense of unity or oneness shared among individuals or groups.
Dehumanization: The act of stripping away human qualities and rights, leading to the degradation of individuals.
Sterile: Describes environments free from microorganisms, indicating cleanliness and a lack of reproductive capacity.
Tedious: Characterizes tasks that are long, monotonous, and require sustaining effort without satisfaction.
Solidarity: The connection between individuals or groups based on shared values and the mutual exchange of support.
Temporality: Denotes the transient nature of existence, highlighting impermanence.
Naive: Reflects a lack of experience or sophistication, often characterized by innocence in understanding the world.

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