Este artículo reflexiona sobre la relación entre educación, economía y capitalismo, criticando un sistema educativo utilitarista. Se analiza la influencia de Jeremy Bentham y teóricos curriculares del siglo XX, cuestionando si responde a un enfoque político universal o a la "estupidez humana" de Cipolla. Se estructura en dos secciones principales.
a contribution to the productive system rather than to individual development.
The article explores the intersection of education, economy, and capitalism, critiquing the expanding educational system through a lens of utilitarianism as defined by Jeremy Bentham. It examines the implications of this relationship on curricular theorists of the 20th century, questioning whether it reflects a universal political agenda or a form of "human stupidity," as described by Carlo Cipolla. Utilizing a non-experimental documentary methodology, the piece is structured into sections that analyze the contributions of education to the productive system and the discourse surrounding inclusivity in education.