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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · 24m

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

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Marylin Delgado @philosophypills.bsky.social · 4d

"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

Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · 4d

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...

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

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you, Sarah!

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Dr Ruth Wareham @drruthwareham.bsky.social · 5d

🎉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

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · 4d

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...

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

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · Sep 8

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...

Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads

Philosophers are fond of saying that their field boosts critical thinking. Two of them decided to put that claim to the test.

theconversation.com

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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.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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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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Institute of Art and Ideas @iai.tv · Aug 24

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

Science and religion are not the answer to life | Babette Babich Interview

In this interview, philosopher and Nietzsche scholar, Babette Babich argues we must stop searching for life’s purpose in the realms of both science and religion. Instead, life must be appreciated…

iai.tv

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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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Keith Wooo-schmann Wilson 👻 @keithwilson.eu · Jul 17

Reposting for recent arrivals… #philosophy #PhilSky

Keith Wooo-schmann Wilson 👻 @keithwilson.eu · May 8

Resources for #philosophy on Bluesky (updated)

1. Feeds
bsky.app/profile/did:... – uses #PhilSky & common hashtags
bsky.app/profile/did:... – low-traffic announcements feed 📢

2. Starter packs
go.bsky.app/kiKSKZ ¹
go.bsky.app/RMuQBg3 ²

3. Lists
bsky.app/profile/did:... ¹
bsky.app/profile/did:... ²

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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

jps.bham.ac.uk

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

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

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

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

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Imperfect Cognitions @philosophyblogs.bsky.social · Jun 26

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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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · Jun 26

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Lisa Bortolotti @lisabortolotti.com · Jun 26

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

Imperfect Cognitions @philosophyblogs.bsky.social · Jun 26

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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Institute of Art and Ideas @iai.tv · Jun 3

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.

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Alasdair MacIntyre: The Man Who Declared Morality a Fiction | Omari Edwards

iai.tv

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · Jun 3

#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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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · Jun 3

Tee hee! #philsky

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Laura D'Olimpio @lauradol4.bsky.social · May 30

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...

Manifestation may seem ok, but critics say we are ignoring red flags

Manifesting has never been more popular. But while it promises you anything you want via the power of your mind, some critics say the practice is concerning.

www.abc.net.au

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

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

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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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