G. Leite

The focus of this work is the changes and interferences that have taken place in education. These stem largely from the interpellations made by economics and ethics. The function of education, which should be to promote ethical behaviour in individuals, promoting justice, solidarity and equality, cannot be left to a market that is incapable of creating the conditions for equality. The questions posed by the economy to education get the desired responses, in other words, the educational institution collaborates with the transformation of man into a mere labour force and consumer. This system has helped interpersonal relationships to enter into crisis, as society is now made up of values that translate into convenience, efficiency and economic profit. However, despite being immersed in the laws and rules of the dominant capitalist paradigm and utilitarian ethics, it is believed that it is possible to train the professional that the market wants, in tune with the individual who is aware of the need to act ethically. We must realise that the ethical issue is just as important as the economic one.