My 'educational aims' panel from @pesaustralasia.bsky.social is now an episode of ABC Radio National's 'The Philosopher's Zone' airing this week & podcast available now: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... #philsky #edusky

A new issue of the #openaccess #journal of #philosophy in #schools is out now! Check it out: jps.bham.ac.uk/24/volume/12... #philsky #edusky #philofed #p4c #schools #teaching #teachersky

Registration is now open for the best annual conference around! @pesgb.bsky.social March 27-29 2026 at New College, Oxford #philsky #edusky #philofed #conference #PESGB www.philosophy-of-education.org/annual-confe...

My book, The Necessity of Aesthetic #Education, is now available as an affordable paperback! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/necessity... #philsky #edusky #philofed #artsed #artsky

Excited to announce 'The Future of Education: Reimagining Its Aims and Responsibilities' is now published online with Oxford University Press, paperback released 22 Jan 2026. #philsky #edusky my chapter explores counter-extremism education using drama & philosophy academic.oup.com/book/61645

Looking forward to this! Sophie-Grace Chappell on Can epiphanies be taught? For @pesgb.bsky.social distinguished lecture series #philofed #philsky #edusky #academicsky

Look what arrived!!! link.springer.com/book/10.1007... #philsky #philofed #philosophy #education #teachersky #academicsky

2026 Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain #conference Keynote speakers announced! Paul C. Taylor, University of California @andreaenglish.bsky.social University of Edinburgh & Marek Tesar, University of Melbourne Australia www.philosophy-of-education.org/annual-confe... #philsky

There’s still time to submit a paper for our annual Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain conference, Oxford University, 27-29 March 2026! Check out #CFPs www.philosophy-of-education.org/annual-confe... Deadline Mon 8 Dec 2025 (no extensions) #academicsky #philsky #philofed

Honoured to receive the 2025 Global Educator Award. education.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-eve...

Connor Kianpour defends (many) immoral jokes in this advance article. Will he have cancelled himself by the time you reach the conclusion? Only one way to find out... doi.org/10.1093/aest... #philsky

A wonderful turn out and really interesting discussion for my first ever IOE talk at UCL! Discussing whether artworks should ever be censored in schools, & examples when aesthetics & ethics clash #philofed #arts #philsky #academicsky @pesgb.bsky.social

I'm giving a talk in London this afternoon! Please pop by if you're in the area 🤩 UCL IOE / PESGB London Branch Research Seminar DATE/TIME: 8th October, 5:30-7:15 pm TITLE: Banning bad books: On aesthetic education and censorship #philsky #academicsky #arted #philofed

"Explores learning, teaching, indoctrination, knowledge, equality, intelligence, virtue, and rights Presents an analysis of concepts and theories that relate to what should and should not be done, educationally speaking" #philsky #philosophyofeducation

🎉Out now! Philosophy of Education, my new book with @lauradol4.bsky.social & @janegatley.bsky.social (Palgrave Philosophy Today series). It explores how thinking philosophically about educational concepts can clarify aims & address challenges in policy & practice. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Exciting news! Our textbook, Philosophy of Education, has been published with Palgrave!! This is a contemporary, up-to-date, not old, male & stale introduction to our field. Please spread the word & order the book for your library! #philsky #academicsky link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Studying #philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads #philsky #academiasky via The Conversation #edusky theconversation.com/studying-phi...

The Philosopher’s Yard presents ‘Education: what is it for?’ – short talks (by me & Grace Lockrobin!) and interactive dialogue on Thursday 23 Oct 18:30-21:00 at The Birmingham &Midland Institute All welcome! #philsky #edusky #academicsky Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/education-...

It's that time again! Submissions are invited for the annual conference of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain, to be held at New College, Oxford University UK Fri 27th – Sun 29th Mar 2026 www.philosophy-of-education.org/annual-confe... Spread the word! #philsky #academicsky

We must stop searching for life’s purpose in science and religion, instead life must be appreciated through its beauty and poetry.| iai.tv/articles/nie... Join as philosopher and scholar, Babette Babich, discusses Nietzsche’s affirmation of life despite its challenges. #philsky

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Very pleased to announce the publication of the 2nd special issue #openaccess #Journal of #Philosophy in Schools on #Literature & #philosophy in schools. Check out 6 original articles from all over the world, 2 book reviews & #Editorial #philofed #philsky #academicsky jps.bham.ac.uk/23/volume/12...

First day of the very first European Seminars in #Philosophy of #Education in the amazing Utrecht! Sun is shining and lots of interesting discussions.

First time in Hong Kong and golly gosh the dim sum is soooo pretty!! #travel

Just back from my first visit to Hong Kong! I delivered a talk on #Education for #flourishing must include the #arts @ Education University HK #philsky #edusky #philofed

Just back from my first ever visit to Hong Kong! Was hosted by the Education UniversityHK & we had a great time (despite monsoon season arriving early!) lots of talks & engagement; I'll be back! #edusky #philsky #philofed

Philosophy fortnight is all about promoting philosophy! This week we look at how philosophical methods and resources can be implemented in the classroom with a webinar featuring a panel of passionate University of Birmingham philosophers. #philsky #philosophymatters imperfectcognitions....

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A report on our @triphilosophy.bsky.social funded webinar, Philosophy in the Classroom! Featuring @kmurphyhollies.bsky.social @lauradol4.bsky.social and @htaylorphil.bsky.social #philosophyforeveryone #p4c

Alasdair MacIntyre, who has died aged 96, was one of the most influential and unpredictable moral philosophers of the last century. | iai.tv/articles/ala... Here, contributing Editor of IAI News @omariedwards.bsky.social‬ reflects on MacIntyre’s life and the power of his thinking. #philsky

#WonderWander 2025 campaign - we are walking across London, visiting places philosophers have been known to frequent. From Wittengenstein to Margaret MacDonald, Make our lives difficult please by donating (questions or cash for children in care) here: buff.ly/jIcPf6P

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I was interviewed for this article by ABC 'Manifesting is popular but some experts say it has a dark side' #philsky #education #academicsky #philosophy www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Hume: 'it was a most unreasonable fancy that we should exist for ever'.... James MacAllister exploring whether we should have an education about death, illness, fragility.... #philsky #academicsky #philofed #education #art #Hume

James MacAllister presenting now on artful education & the downward journey: what can death teach about love? #philsky #philofed #edusky #academicsky #art #education @pesgb.bsky.social

Looking forward to hearing Vid Simoniti talk tomorrow at the Scottish Aesthetics Forum on 'The Cognitive Value of Inconclusivity in Art'... examining the fact that artworks, unlike arguments, rarely have conclusions... am glad they offer these talks hybrid #philsky #art #academicsky

I attended the memorial symposium for Richard Pring last week at Oxford University's School of Education where he was head of department for years & his inclusivity, energy, support & sense of humour came through in all the tributes, along with his legacy towards #philosophy of #education #philsky

The Philosopher's Yard turn 2 today and are doing some fundraising to continue offering #philosophy events in the community in Birmingham. Please check this out & fwd #philsky #academicsky #philosophymatters #publicphilosophy #philosophyforeveryone www.justgiving.com/campaign/phi...

If you like public philosophy and live locally, check out some forthcoming events in Brum! Michael Hand is delivering a talk on the meaning in life on Thurs 5th June for The Philosopher's Yard: #philsky #academicsky www.thephilosophersyard.com/events?fbcli...

🎨 Have you registered for the upcoming seminar? ‘Two Ways of Knowing: Aesthetic Experiences in Education’ 📅 29 Apr 2025 | 🕓 4–6:30PM Room 2.26, Uni of Bristol + Online D’Olimpio & Coles & Orchard on arts, community & re-humanising education 🔗More info ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-comple...

Missed our March conference at Oxford & 60th anniversary? 🎉 Laura D’Olimpio has been elected Conference Chair—her third term on Exec! Please join us in congratulating her. 👏 Huge thanks & farewell to outgoing Exec members: Eri, Qasir, Jeff, Ruth & others. Your contributions have meant so much !

On Friday I'll be one of the people interviewed by Antony Funnell for ABC Radio National's Future Tense on 'The power and peril of the optimistic mind'.... it'll be well worth a listen and the podcast will be available here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... #philsky #psychsky #education #philosophy

Upcoming Seminar – Bath & Bristol Branch Two complementary ways of knowing: the importance of aesthetic experiences in education 🎙️ Speakers: @lauradol4.bsky.social , Dr Laura D’Olimpio & Professor Alf Coles 🗓️ 29 April 2025 Join us ! www.philosophy-of-education.org/events/bath-...

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Middle School Class Topic: Time and Time Travel. Taught by @ericabigelow.bsky.social High School Class Topic: We Live in A Society. www.plato-philosophy.org/middle-schoo... www.plato-philosophy.org/high-school-... #middleschool #highschool #onlineeducation #philsky #edusky #philosophyforchildren

The #Philosophy of #Education Society of Great Britain celebrated its 60th anniversary conference last month & two of my PhD students, Catherine & Ping, reflected on the occasion: #philsky #PhilosophyMatters #academicsky #philofed www.philosophy-of-education.org/the-pesgb-ce...

Nominate people and organisations for inclusion in this new starter pack go.bsky.app/MqQhENQ #philsky #edusky

The fortnight dedicated to the significance of philosophy is over but #philosophy continues to matter! A reminder of the BPA campaign postcard and info here: bpa.ac.uk/activities/p... #philsky