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

Dear PESGB members and followers, We are pleased to share a post from Oli Belas, Chair of our Inclusion Committee. We greatly value the Committee’s contribution to the Society and look forward to sharing more of their work with you.

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We are deeply saddened to share that James MacAllister, a long-standing member of PESGB and former Executive Committee member who made significant contributions to the philosophy of education, has passed away. Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones, academic community, and all who knew him

Polymathy Lost: On the Politics of Polymathy ~Tepfers “No God-given wings dragged us towards the skies. No evolutionary gills led us deep into the oceans. Yet we went there, and further, precisely because we had no natural specialisation guiding us.”⬇️ www.philosophy-of-education.org/polymathy-lo...

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...

'Hirst on Rational Moral Education' Michael Hand explores key similarities and differences between his theory of moral education and Paul Hirst’s -focusing on contrasting justifications of morality and their implications for teaching morality in secular contexts. academic.oup.com/jope/article...

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

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A Problem for Cognitive Load Theory—the Distinctively Human Life-form Derry (2020) challenges both cognitive load theory and discovery learning for overlooking what makes us distinctly human: mediation & normativity. doi.org/10.1111/1467...

A Problem for Cognitive Load Theory—the Distinctively Human Life-form Derry (2020) challenges both cognitive load theory and discovery learning for overlooking what makes us distinctly human: mediation & normativity. doi.org/10.1111/1467...

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📢 New to the PESGB Blog?‼️ We publish thought-provoking, accessible short-form pieces that explore connections between philosophy, education, and related fields. Queries? Contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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

📢 PESF Seminar Announcement — All Welcome! PESGB Philosophy of Education Sans Frontiers (PESF) Seminar Daoist Wisdom: An Account of Epistemic Humility Dr Christine Tan Tuesday, 24 June 2025 5:30–7:15 PM (UK / London Time) Online via Zoom ID: 871 4367 0700 Passcode: 295208

📢 PESF Seminar Announcement — All Welcome! PESGB Philosophy of Education Sans Frontiers (PESF) Seminar Daoist Wisdom: An Account of Epistemic Humility Dr Christine Tan Tuesday, 24 June 2025 5:30–7:15 PM (UK / London Time) Online via Zoom ID: 871 4367 0700 Passcode: 295208

A very interesting seminar on the ethics of cold calling in educational spaces was presented by Andrew Davies, with contributions from Jan Derry, Daniel Vanello, John Vorhaus, and Paul Standish.

A very interesting seminar on the ethics of cold calling in educational spaces was presented by Andrew Davies, with contributions from Jan Derry, Daniel Vanello, John Vorhaus, and Paul Standish.

Thanks to @pesgb.bsky.social for a great talk today on ‘Iris Murdoch’s Philosophy of Education’ by Camille Braune (Panthéon-Sorbonne University). Appreciated the opportunity to be able to join remotely. #philsky #academicsky

PESGB London 5:30–7:15pm UCL IOE, 20 Bedford Way, Room 739 Camille Braune Iris Murdoch’s Philosophy of Education Join us for an engaging seminar exploring moral education through Iris Murdoch’s philosophy, where daily attention, virtue, and literature become central to moral transformation.

PESGB London 5:30–7:15pm UCL IOE, 20 Bedford Way, Room 739 Camille Braune Iris Murdoch’s Philosophy of Education Join us for an engaging seminar exploring moral education through Iris Murdoch’s philosophy, where daily attention, virtue, and literature become central to moral transformation.

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...

PESGB PESF Talk – 2 June 2025, 5:30–7:15pm (UK time) Speaker: Agnes Kosek (University of Central Lancashire, London) Zoom link: ucl.zoom.us/j/94437548339 | Meeting ID: 944 3754 8339

A wonderful talk today by Noemi Bartolucci on the artist’s pursuit of self-knowledge, chaired by Alison Brady and attended by Daniel Vanello, John Vorhaus, and Jan Derry.

📣 PESGB London 4 June | 🕠 5:30–7:15pm UCL IOE, Room 739 + Zoom us02web.zoom.us/j/81813506541 The Making of a Marxist Philosopher Sean Sayers in conversation with Meade McCloughan. Join us as Sayers reflects on his philosophical journey & explores the role of Marxist thought in political life.

Only Edith Stein understand this ... "Knowledge reaches its object but does not "have" it. it stands before its object but does not see it. Knowledge is blind, empty, and restless, always pointing back to some kind of experienced, seen act." --Edith Stein

PESGB PESF Talk – 2 June 2025, 5:30–7:15pm (UK time) Speaker: Agnes Kosek (University of Central Lancashire, London) Zoom link: ucl.zoom.us/j/94437548339 | Meeting ID: 944 3754 8339

📚 Two Philosophical Perspectives on Higher Education Part of the PESGB Bristol Branch Seminar Series Prof. Nuraan Davids Professor of Philosophy of Education, Stellenbosch University Postcolonial theory, democratic citizenship, and ethics in education 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-philos...

More than 20 years old & still an engrossing read, where you encounter the man as well as the philosopher. #AlasdairMacIntyre RIP @pesgb.bsky.social academic.oup.com/jope/article...

‼️Academic Othering & the I-Centred Teacher‼️ Paras critiques I-centred teaching that positions students as subordinate Others. Drawing on Derrida, he calls for alterity & hospitality to disrupt academic hierarchies & rethink education beyond instrumentalism. academic.oup.com/jope/advance...

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

📚 Two Philosophical Perspectives on Higher Education Part of the PESGB Bristol Branch Seminar Series Prof. Nuraan Davids Professor of Philosophy of Education, Stellenbosch University Postcolonial theory, democratic citizenship, and ethics in education 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-philos...

PESGB London Seminar 28 May, 5:30–7:15pm | UCL IOE Room 739 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/81813506541 Noemi Bartolucci (UCL IOE) The Artist’s Pursuit of Self-Knowledge How can art help us understand the self? Bartolucci explores Rembrandt’s self-portraits and their educational significance.

TODAY ! PESGB London Seminar Wed 21 May, 5:30–7:15pm UCL IOE, Rm 739 + Zoom us02web.zoom.us/j/81813506541 Sunny Dhillon Knowledge, meditation, surrender: the addicted educator Can our preoccupation with knowledge hinder wisdom? Join us for a provocative talk blending Critical Theory & theology.

A brief look into our origins 🔍

❗What Can Death Teach About Love?⁉️ 🗓 Wednesday 28 May | 🕔 5–6.30pm MacAllister considers whether death education has a place in schools and universities, drawing on the final days of Hume, personal experience, and the film Nowhere Special. ⬇️ www.philosophy-of-education.org/events/birmi...

New PESF Seminar ❗️ 16 May 2025, 9:00–10:45am (UK) Dr Lin Ma (Renmin University of China) Heidegger’s “Conversations” with the Zhuangzi How did Heidegger engage Zhuangzi’s parables? Join us to explore poetic-philosophical dialogue & the “unneeded.” 🔗Zoom meeting ID: 967 2853 4140 Passcode: 702305

❗What Can Death Teach About Love?⁉️ 🗓 Wednesday 28 May | 🕔 5–6.30pm MacAllister considers whether death education has a place in schools and universities, drawing on the final days of Hume, personal experience, and the film Nowhere Special. ⬇️ www.philosophy-of-education.org/events/birmi...

❗️PESGB Seminar ❗️| 14 May Nick Peim – Is education undeconstructible? UCL IOE, Room 739 + Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/81813506541 Join Nick Peim as he explores whether education can survive deconstruction, drawing on Reshe and Malabou’s latest work.

Does the way psychology talks about ‘inner life’ lead us astray? Paul Standish turns to Wittgenstein to question psychology’s preoccupation with hidden depths—reminding us that meaning often resides on the surface, in our words and actions. academic.oup.com/jope/article...

Does the way psychology talks about ‘inner life’ lead us astray? Paul Standish turns to Wittgenstein to question psychology’s preoccupation with hidden depths—reminding us that meaning often resides on the surface, in our words and actions. academic.oup.com/jope/article...

‼️In this video, Alison Brady reflects on her paper about post-critique and Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino. She questions the dominance of critical thinking in education & explores how literature can open up imaginative, playful, & transformative ways of seeing the world ⬇️ youtu.be/DleGRoNIzIY?...

‼️Emma Williams asks: How can philosophy help us think, talk, and educate differently about mental health❓❓ Listen to her video and share your thoughts in the comments below 👇 youtu.be/jRumiupnUyA