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Michael Hand

@michaelhand.bsky.social

Professor of Philosophy of Education at the University of Birmingham. Vice-Chair of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain. Author of A Theory of Moral Education https://www.routledge.com/p/book/9781138898547

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Christina Easton@chreaston.bsky.social · 9mo ago

It's #WorldPhilosophyDay! And did you know that philosophers can (sometimes) be quite good at answering practical questions? Questions such as: "What should state-mandated Relationships Education look like?" "Am I obliged to mentor my students?" Like in this new book! academic.oup.com/book/61645

The Future of Education: Reimagining its Aims and Responsibilities

Abstract. This book brings together leading international scholars in the philosophy of education to address some of the most pressing issues facing educat

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Laura D'Olimpio@lauradol4.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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

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 · 11mo ago

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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Dr Ruth Wareham@drruthwareham.bsky.social · 10mo ago

🎉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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PESGB@pesgb.bsky.social · last yr.

Welcome to PESGB on Bluesky! We are delighted to launch our official presence here. Follow us for updates on: -Events -Journal of Philosophy of Education (JOPE) publications -Grants and opportunities - Community highlights We look forward to connecting with you. 🔗 philosophy-of-education.org

PESGB@pesgb.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 PESGB 60th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture Series To mark 60 years of the PESGB, we are proud to launch our Distinguished Lecture Series. Join us in celebrating six decades of philosophical inquiry in education with a series of talks from leading scholars in the field.

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Michael Hand@michaelhand.bsky.social · last yr.

Education, extremism and exemption from basic morality’: new, open access article in Educational Philosophy and Theory. @pesaustralasia.bsky.social @philosophyofed.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Education, extremism and exemption from basic morality

Are there things schools can do to build pupils’ resilience to extremism? The UK ‘Prevent duty’ assumes there are, but schools are poorly served by existing government advice. Here I offer a cautio...

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Laura D'Olimpio@lauradol4.bsky.social · last yr.

21st March at IOE, UCL London, a free event (registration essential) Values #Education in the early years with @michaelhand.bsky.social & Christina Easton & Dominic Wyse & others #philofed #Philsky #edusky #teachersky #academicsky www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...

Values education in the early years | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society

Explore the meaning of values education in the context of early years education and care from a range of speakers.

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Laura D'Olimpio@lauradol4.bsky.social · 2y ago

I was interviewed by Refinery29 for this feature article 'Desire, Delusion & The Rise of Magical Thinking on TikTok' by Lucy Jones. In it, she debunks trends like #manifestation Check it out: www.refinery29.com/en-gb/manife... #philsky #academicsky #edusky #psychsky

Desire, Delusion & The Rise Of Magical Thinking On TikTok

As our world slides further into chaos, it's not hard to understand why millions are turning to magical thinking. But is manifesting really the answer?

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Laura D'Olimpio@lauradol4.bsky.social · 2y ago

We are pleased to announce the publication of Vol 11 issue 2 of the open access Journal of Philosophy in Schools! jps.bham.ac.uk/22/volume/11... This special issue contains 8 original articles on #Literature & #Philosophy in #schools #philsky #edusky #academicsky

Literature and philosophy in schools | Journal of Philosophy in Schools

The Journal of Philosophy in Schools ISSN 2204-2482 focusses on research into philosophy with school-aged children. What was once called Philosophy for/with Children (P4C) has developed into a sub-dis...

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Michael Hand@michaelhand.bsky.social · 2y ago

To mark the 60th Birthday of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain, we’re hosting six public lectures in six cities across the UK. Our distinguished lecturers are Sophie Grace Chappell, Rita Felski, Elvis Imafidon, Neil Levy, Catherine Pickstock and Daniel Weinstock. Please join us!

60th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture Series - Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain

PESGB is delighted to announce a special lecture series of distinguished speakers for the 60th Anniversary. Daniel Weinstock, Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy, McGill University Lotter...

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Michael Hand@michaelhand.bsky.social · 2y ago

Just two weeks to go until the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA) Annual Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand. It’s not too late to register!

Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA) 2024 Conference, 04 - 07 December 2024, Te Pae Christchurch

Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA) Conference is excited to welcome you to Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand for the PESA2024 Conference, to be held 04 - 07 December 2024. The 202...

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