Abstract

This paper critically evaluates Kevin Harris’s views, as presented in his work Education and Knowledge: A Structured Misrepresentation of Reality. It explores Harris’s belief that formal education in capitalist liberal democracies primarily serves to misrepresent reality rather than unravel it. The paper argues that while Harris’s views are compelling, they are not entirely original and rely heavily on preexisting ideas. The paper concludes with a critical evaluation of Harris’s thoughts on education. Keywords: Education, Philosophy of Education, Structured Misrepresentation, Thoughts System.