Abstract
The German term ›Bildungsferne‹ – literally translated as ›distance from education‹ – is structured by a spatial metaphor: If there are persons ›far‹ or ›distant‹ from education, there must me persons ›close‹ or ›near‹ to education. The limits of the term become obvious after a quick inquiry. A purely formal and/or institutional understanding of education is suggested by the term. Looking at education from perspectives provided by language philosophy and anthropology, the use of the term within educational discourse is questioned. (Article in German)
Reichenbach, Roland