ABSTRACT
The last three chapters indicated ways in which a liberal democratic society might move beyond a dominatory structure towards a participatory education system. Political education has a key role in this, reflected in its prominent position in this essay. The role of the headmaster, although unnecessary in the fully participatory democracy, can be used to transform schools into more democratic work-places for all their members. The role of parent, too, often regarded as a bulwark against the domination of the state or the teaching profession over the pupil, is seen in this essay as another power source which needs to be kept within appropriate bounds.
