The Discussions about Education in the Centennial Chile

Abstract

The article aims at revealing the main discussions about education during the period of the centennial in Chile (1880-1930), outlining the role ascribed to the education, the main problems that had to be solved, and the difficulties the most relevant social actors came across to accomplish this task. In addition, the article describes the contents assumed by the education and the significance it has acquired in the country’s development. Finally, the aspects mentioned are briefly analyzed in relation to some of the key topics of the bicentennial debate in which we are immersed nowadays.