CONURBATION AND ONTOLOGICAL SUPERPOSITION: Social Inclusion and Urbanization in Brasília

Resumo

Present essay introduces the concept of ontological field in an attempt to create a solid theoretical basis for analysis and understanding of the urban social reasons that lead to exclusion. The study area chosen was the city of Brasilia and its surroundings, covering a radius of 80km from the Esplanade of Ministries. Although the work is essentially theoretical, most of the thoughts originated in daily observations made in and around Brasilia. It is intended that the arguments presented could guide educational actions for the urgent revision of Brazil's secondary and fundamental teaching.