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Henrik Karlsson: Popular Education in Sweden and Raising Exceptional Children

The Hannah Frankman Podcast

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Seeds of Self-Organization: Education in Sweden

This chapter examines the historical roots of education and self-organization in Sweden, emphasizing the role of its frontier culture and lack of an aristocracy in fostering community-driven education. It highlights the concept of Bildung, illustrating how self-cultivation aligns with communal norms, and traces the evolution of local educational circles that laid the groundwork for Sweden's welfare state. The narrative showcases how collective goals, community empowerment, and minimal yet impactful state funding coalesced to establish a unique culture of popular education and social trust.

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