O čemu govorimo kad govorimo o putovanju : prilog kritici teleologije obrazovanja
What are we talking about when we talk about travel: a contribution to the critique of the teleology of education

Author(s): Predrag Krstić, Aleksandar Ostojić
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology
Published by: Institut za filozofiju i društvenu teoriju
Keywords: Philosophy of education; Travel ; Literature motives of travel; Archetype; Travel; Explorer ; Tourist; Colonial discourse; Assimilation
Summary/Abstract: Travel, often understood as a synonym for moving towards a certain goal, has many forms and meanings. It differs from transport because it implies a certain degree of freedom and the opportunity to change the perspective, which can also affect the passenger. Julian Barnes and Paul Fussell point out that travel can be fruitful, but also limited in its potential, depending on motivation and approach. Throughout history, travel has been key to discovering and redefining space, but it has also often served as a means of colonial domination, as written by Tzvetan Todorov, who discusses different types of travelers. From assimilators and profiteers, through tourists and impressionists, to exiles and allegorists, they all approach the encounter with other cultures in different ways, often reflecting their own interests, prejudices or needs. While some trips are motivated by exploring the unknown, others are reduced to satisfying clichés and consumerist logic. Regardless of the differences, every trip carries the potential to encounter something new, but also the risk of superficiality or instrumentalization of other cultures.

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