The Peoples' Institute for Re-thinking Education and Development

Bartleby, The Scrivener

A Wall Street lawyer hires a new clerk who, after an initial bout of hard work, refuses to make copies or do any other task required of him, refusing with the words "I would prefer not to."

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Library - Articles

Launching the Multiversity

A brief note on the need to overthrow the present day "educational system" and call for the multiversities movement.

Claude Alvares-Thoughts on Swaraj

This film is part of the Hind Swaraj Today series, which seeks to explore the essence and relevance of swaraj. This film features Claude Alvares, Co-founder of Other India Bookstore and Multiversity Network, who lives in Goa.

Development Dictionary

In this classic collection, some of the world's most eminent critics of development review the key concepts of the development discourse.

Seeing Like a State

James Scott builds a persuasive case against "development theory" and imperialistic state planning that disregards the values, desires, and objections of its subjects.

The Ecoversities Film Festival v1.0

Download the Ecoversities Film Festival and learn how to host it in your community.

Letter from Chief Seattle

A Native American Chief sharing their relationship with nature.