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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · 2d

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

Annual Conference - Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain

Friday 27 March to Sunday 29 March 2026 New College, Oxford University, Oxford, UK Call for Papers CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT Submissions are invited for the sixty-first annual conference of the Philosophy ...

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Fadia Dakka @fadiadk.bsky.social · 4d

Today I presented my BA/Leverhulme research project to the 'meithel' of doctoral students in Philosophy of Education at UCD, Dublin. What a joy to discuss & theorise reading with such a group of engaged students. A special thanks to the @pesgb.bsky.social for funding this visit 😊

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Dr Ruth Wareham @drruthwareham.bsky.social · 8d

🎉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.

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · Sep 5

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-...

Education: what is it for?

What is education for? Exams? Citizenship? Flourishing? Listen, learn and share your ideas about what education is—and what it could be.

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

Annual Conference - Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain

Friday 27 March to Sunday 29 March 2026 New College, Oxford University, Oxford, UK Call for Papers CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT Submissions are invited for the sixty-first annual conference of the Philosophy ...

www.philosophy-of-education.org

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

Oli Belas @obelas.bsky.social · Sep 3

@pesgb.bsky.social's Inclusion Committee had it's inaugural meeting this week: excited to get involved in diversity work with and for the Society.

PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jul 24

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · Jul 22

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · May 28

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

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jul 22

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · May 28

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

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jul 22

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...

Polymathy Lost: On the politics of polymathy - Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain

(Melencolia I, Albrecht Dürer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) What is to be done except learn all we can about everything we can? Education is a force of civilisation. Through it we have becom...

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · Jul 14

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...

Literature and philosophy in schools | Journal of Philosophy in Schools

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jul 13

'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.

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Hirst on rational moral education

Abstract. In Moral Education in a Secular Society, Paul Hirst offers accounts of the content and justification of morality and the aims and methods of mora

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · Jul 3

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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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jul 3

‼️We are now on LinkedIn‼️

Interested in our events and committed to supporting the importance of the philosophy of education?

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jul 5

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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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jul 5

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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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jul 3

‼️We are now on LinkedIn‼️

Interested in our events and committed to supporting the importance of the philosophy of education?

Show your support by following us on LinkedIn! ⏬

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jun 28

📢 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]

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jun 28

📢 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]

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · Jun 27

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

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jun 20

📢 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

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PESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · Jun 20

For further inquiries: Rowena Azada-Palacios ([email protected])

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