摘要:AbstractThis paper is developed from the perspective of an integral education of persons, and its aim is to present a critical analysis of the role of education in forming autonomous citizens. Thus, this paper will show to what extent emotional education is a central element to consider in relation to the demands for recognition by individuals and communities in order to develop their own positive self-reference. With this aim, the paper develops an analytical-reconstructive methodology. In this regard, it will be displayed firstly how the positive recognition of people allows them to assert themselves as valuable individuals, endowed therefore with self-esteem. Secondly, it will be analyzed the importance of emotions concerning the development of these attitude of positive recognition. Finally, I will reflect on the relevance of emotional education in the formation of such attitudes of recognition as a substantial process for the development of both individual and social welfare.