Dr Ruth Wareham
@drruthwareham.bsky.social
Philosopher of Education. Policy Impact Fellow for the Education Equity Initiative, University of Birmingham & Education Policy Researcher at Humanists UK.
A victory for children’s rights! But today’s Supreme Court ruling on RE and collective worship matters well beyond Northern Ireland. Here's why:
BREAKING: The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Belfast-based non-religious father and his child that the exclusively Christian teaching of Religious Education and mandatory Christian collective worship in Northern Ireland are discriminatory under human rights law.
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A victory for children’s rights! But today’s Supreme Court ruling on RE and collective worship matters well beyond Northern Ireland. Here's why:
🎉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...
Philosophy of Education
This textbook provides an introductory account of the philosophy of education, focussing on the questions raised by educational policy and practice.
link.springer.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🎉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...
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Educating Responsible Believers - a symposium featuring articles by Nick Burbules, Jeff Standley, @drruthwareham.bsky.social, @lauradol4.bsky.social, @leeseunghyun.bsky.social, Danielle Diver, Nick Tanchuk, Rebecca Taylor, Martha Perez-Mugg, Ben Kotzee and me. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Symposium Introduction: Educating Responsible Believers
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Educating Responsible Believers - a symposium featuring articles by Nick Burbules, Jeff Standley, @drruthwareham.bsky.social, @lauradol4.bsky.social, @leeseunghyun.bsky.social, Danielle Diver, Nick Tanchuk, Rebecca Taylor, Martha Perez-Mugg, Ben Kotzee and me. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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That an ally of the UK might make trade contingent on allowing women to be harassed accessing their healthcare is shocking enough, but this story is *full* of monstrous implications that remind us Christian nationalist pressure on our country is only just beginning.
www.yahoo.com/news/trump-w...
www.yahoo.com/news/trump-w...
No free trade with US without free speech, Starmer warned
Sir Keir Starmer’s attempts to strike a free trade deal with the US are at risk over a free speech row.
www.yahoo.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
That an ally of the UK might make trade contingent on allowing women to be harassed accessing their healthcare is shocking enough, but this story is *full* of monstrous implications that remind us Christian nationalist pressure on our country is only just beginning.
www.yahoo.com/news/trump-w...
www.yahoo.com/news/trump-w...
A number of my academic papers are listed here, but they're all open access. Is this still a concern? www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
www.theatlantic.com
March 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A number of my academic papers are listed here, but they're all open access. Is this still a concern? www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Should teachers promote vaccination in the classroom? In my latest (open-access) article, I argue that they should – not only as a safe and effective way to prevent disease, but also as a civic duty. Read more here 👇 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Should Teachers Promote Vaccination?
The Covid-19 pandemic brought the importance of vaccination and public attitudes toward it firmly to the fore. However, vaccine hesitancy and refusal remain significant barriers to global uptake, wit....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
March 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Should teachers promote vaccination in the classroom? In my latest (open-access) article, I argue that they should – not only as a safe and effective way to prevent disease, but also as a civic duty. Read more here 👇 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
📢New article in Educational Theory:
Should teachers promote vaccination? I argue yes - & show that all the major criteria for teaching controversial issues (epistemic, political, & pluralist) support this. #Vaccination #ScienceEducation #CivicEducation onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Should teachers promote vaccination? I argue yes - & show that all the major criteria for teaching controversial issues (epistemic, political, & pluralist) support this. #Vaccination #ScienceEducation #CivicEducation onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Should Teachers Promote Vaccination?
The Covid-19 pandemic brought the importance of vaccination and public attitudes toward it firmly to the fore. However, vaccine hesitancy and refusal remain significant barriers to global uptake, wit...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
March 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
📢New article in Educational Theory:
Should teachers promote vaccination? I argue yes - & show that all the major criteria for teaching controversial issues (epistemic, political, & pluralist) support this. #Vaccination #ScienceEducation #CivicEducation onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Should teachers promote vaccination? I argue yes - & show that all the major criteria for teaching controversial issues (epistemic, political, & pluralist) support this. #Vaccination #ScienceEducation #CivicEducation onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
If you (or someone you know) have recently left a high-control religious group or cult, Faith to Faithless is here to help. You can find out more below👇
Leaving a high-control religious group can be one of the most painful experiences anyone can face. That's where our service #FaithtoFaithless comes in. We help people leaving high-control religious groups. Our beautiful animation – launching today – brings these deeply personal stories to life. 🧵
March 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
If you (or someone you know) have recently left a high-control religious group or cult, Faith to Faithless is here to help. You can find out more below👇
I'm pretty sure she doesn't mean Immanuel! 😂 youtu.be/8qNK1tt6L5k?...
February 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I'm pretty sure she doesn't mean Immanuel! 😂 youtu.be/8qNK1tt6L5k?...
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Bigger Finding # 2:
Outrage-evoking misinfo seems to have little concern for truth
It is shared more w/out reading, but people still could tell you it wasn't true, they just don't care
In other words, we basically prove the adage "YOU CAN'T BRING FACTS TO A FEELINGS FIGHT"
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Outrage-evoking misinfo seems to have little concern for truth
It is shared more w/out reading, but people still could tell you it wasn't true, they just don't care
In other words, we basically prove the adage "YOU CAN'T BRING FACTS TO A FEELINGS FIGHT"
7/
November 29, 2024 at 10:06 AM
Bigger Finding # 2:
Outrage-evoking misinfo seems to have little concern for truth
It is shared more w/out reading, but people still could tell you it wasn't true, they just don't care
In other words, we basically prove the adage "YOU CAN'T BRING FACTS TO A FEELINGS FIGHT"
7/
Outrage-evoking misinfo seems to have little concern for truth
It is shared more w/out reading, but people still could tell you it wasn't true, they just don't care
In other words, we basically prove the adage "YOU CAN'T BRING FACTS TO A FEELINGS FIGHT"
7/
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And our findings:
Big Finding #1:
First we found that misinfo consistently evokes more outrage than trustworthy news, and when it does it is shared more.
Interestingly, *this is specific to outrage* !! It is not just a general association with negative emotion in general.
6/
Big Finding #1:
First we found that misinfo consistently evokes more outrage than trustworthy news, and when it does it is shared more.
Interestingly, *this is specific to outrage* !! It is not just a general association with negative emotion in general.
6/
November 29, 2024 at 10:06 AM
And our findings:
Big Finding #1:
First we found that misinfo consistently evokes more outrage than trustworthy news, and when it does it is shared more.
Interestingly, *this is specific to outrage* !! It is not just a general association with negative emotion in general.
6/
Big Finding #1:
First we found that misinfo consistently evokes more outrage than trustworthy news, and when it does it is shared more.
Interestingly, *this is specific to outrage* !! It is not just a general association with negative emotion in general.
6/
It is vitally important that the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill doesn't inadvertently reintroduce higher levels of religious selection in state schools. Faith-based admissions are bad for children, families, & local communities. Ideally, they should be scrapped altogether.
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 🚨
If not amended, certain clauses of the Children's Wellbeing Bill would have the potentially unintended consequence of reverting back to levels of religious selection not seen in English schools since 2007.
humanists.uk/2024/12/20/h...
If not amended, certain clauses of the Children's Wellbeing Bill would have the potentially unintended consequence of reverting back to levels of religious selection not seen in English schools since 2007.
humanists.uk/2024/12/20/h...
Unintended consequences: Shake-up in Schools Bill would bring back 100% selective faith schools
Humanists UK has raised concerns over potentially unintended consequences of measures in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that would, if not amended, pave the way for a new generation of 100%...
humanists.uk
December 21, 2024 at 9:47 AM
It is vitally important that the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill doesn't inadvertently reintroduce higher levels of religious selection in state schools. Faith-based admissions are bad for children, families, & local communities. Ideally, they should be scrapped altogether.
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People sometimes make fun of science that sounds stupid and random.
Meanwhile, a study of lizard saliva turned into a peptide medication, which was turned into a diabetes medication, which was turned into a GLP1 weight loss drug, that just became the first therapy every approved for … sleep apnea
Meanwhile, a study of lizard saliva turned into a peptide medication, which was turned into a diabetes medication, which was turned into a GLP1 weight loss drug, that just became the first therapy every approved for … sleep apnea
Breaking News: The FDA approved use of the weight loss drug Zepbound for a common form of sleep apnea. It is the first drug authorized to treat the disorder.
F.D.A. Approves Weight-Loss Drug to Treat Sleep Apnea
Zepbound is the first prescription drug approved specifically to treat the common condition.
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2024 at 12:41 AM
People sometimes make fun of science that sounds stupid and random.
Meanwhile, a study of lizard saliva turned into a peptide medication, which was turned into a diabetes medication, which was turned into a GLP1 weight loss drug, that just became the first therapy every approved for … sleep apnea
Meanwhile, a study of lizard saliva turned into a peptide medication, which was turned into a diabetes medication, which was turned into a GLP1 weight loss drug, that just became the first therapy every approved for … sleep apnea
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a short thread of Nicolas Cage resembling various philosophers
1. Spinoza
1. Spinoza
December 19, 2024 at 12:05 PM
a short thread of Nicolas Cage resembling various philosophers
1. Spinoza
1. Spinoza
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Don't search for me.
fun fact: if you search Google Images for the philosopher Alexander Bird, this is what you get. they've coordinated their outfits incredibly well.
December 17, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Don't search for me.
Yesterday, Wales Humanists published damning research showing the nearly half of Welsh Catholic schools discriminate against vulnerable care-experienced children in their admissions. humanists.uk/2024/12/05/a...
Almost half of Welsh Catholic schools discriminate against children in care
Catholic schools are failing disadvantaged and vulnerable children across Wales. This is the damning conclusion from a new report which scrutinised school admissions arrangements in every school in Wa...
humanists.uk
December 6, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Yesterday, Wales Humanists published damning research showing the nearly half of Welsh Catholic schools discriminate against vulnerable care-experienced children in their admissions. humanists.uk/2024/12/05/a...
The parliamentary debate on #AssistedDying today was impressive. Emotional, carefully argued, and respectful points were made on all sides. Democracy at its best.
November 29, 2024 at 2:53 PM
The parliamentary debate on #AssistedDying today was impressive. Emotional, carefully argued, and respectful points were made on all sides. Democracy at its best.
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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading.
A historic first step to meet the aspirations of the public, who overwhelmingly support having choice, dignity, and compassion at the end of their lives.
#AssistedDyingBill #YestoDignity #AssistedDying
A historic first step to meet the aspirations of the public, who overwhelmingly support having choice, dignity, and compassion at the end of their lives.
#AssistedDyingBill #YestoDignity #AssistedDying
November 29, 2024 at 2:24 PM
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading.
A historic first step to meet the aspirations of the public, who overwhelmingly support having choice, dignity, and compassion at the end of their lives.
#AssistedDyingBill #YestoDignity #AssistedDying
A historic first step to meet the aspirations of the public, who overwhelmingly support having choice, dignity, and compassion at the end of their lives.
#AssistedDyingBill #YestoDignity #AssistedDying
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The fight for a compassionate assisted dying law needs you. This Friday at 09:00-12:00, we're rallying in Parliament Square, London, to coincide with the first debate of the Assisted Dying Bill. Will you stand with us? humanists.uk/events/assis...
November 27, 2024 at 10:52 AM
The fight for a compassionate assisted dying law needs you. This Friday at 09:00-12:00, we're rallying in Parliament Square, London, to coincide with the first debate of the Assisted Dying Bill. Will you stand with us? humanists.uk/events/assis...
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‘You can’t ban assisted dying, you can only ban people doing it safely.’
Nathan Stilwell from @humanists.uk calls for reforming the UK’s assisted dying laws, highlighting the suffering of families and terminally ill under the current system 📜
Read more👇
chamberuk.com/reforming-as...
Nathan Stilwell from @humanists.uk calls for reforming the UK’s assisted dying laws, highlighting the suffering of families and terminally ill under the current system 📜
Read more👇
chamberuk.com/reforming-as...
The Case for Compassion: Reforming Assisted Dying Laws in the UK - ChamberUK
In this exclusive op-ed, Nathan Stilwell highlights the urgent need for assisted dying reform in the UK, emphasising the suffering caused by current laws and lessons from compassionate practices abroa...
chamberuk.com
November 25, 2024 at 12:13 PM
‘You can’t ban assisted dying, you can only ban people doing it safely.’
Nathan Stilwell from @humanists.uk calls for reforming the UK’s assisted dying laws, highlighting the suffering of families and terminally ill under the current system 📜
Read more👇
chamberuk.com/reforming-as...
Nathan Stilwell from @humanists.uk calls for reforming the UK’s assisted dying laws, highlighting the suffering of families and terminally ill under the current system 📜
Read more👇
chamberuk.com/reforming-as...
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It’s #WorldPhilosophyDay today, so why not listen to a few episodes of the Philosophy Bites podcast - over 300 to choose from on Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
Philosophy Bites
Philosophy Podcast · 379 Episodes · Monthly
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November 21, 2024 at 9:47 AM
It’s #WorldPhilosophyDay today, so why not listen to a few episodes of the Philosophy Bites podcast - over 300 to choose from on Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
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Next week Glenn Bezalel will address the challenge of teaching about conspiracy theories in the University of Birmingham Philosophy of Education Research Seminar Series. All welcome.
The challenge of teaching about conspiracy theories
Philosophy of Education Research Seminar Series
www.birmingham.ac.uk
November 19, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Next week Glenn Bezalel will address the challenge of teaching about conspiracy theories in the University of Birmingham Philosophy of Education Research Seminar Series. All welcome.