The role of education in social sciences in shaping a just society

Abstract

This article reflects on the impact of education in social sciences on society, based on the theories of Xavier Zubiri, Ignacio Ellacuría, and Paulo Freire. The aim is to explore how awareness of the relational nature of reality can foster significant social change. Methodologically, a theoretical analysis of these authors' ideas is conducted, highlighting Zubiri's dynamic conception of reality, Ellacuría's constitutive praxis, and Freire's liberating pedagogy. Findings emphasize that education should promote a critical consciousness that enables people to recognize and question socio-communal structures. The discussion suggests that integrating these perspectives in the classroom can lead to significant transformation at both personal and social levels, underscoring the importance of an education that actively informs and transforms historical and social reality.