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Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain

PESGB is a learned society that promotes the study, teaching and application of philosophy of education.

The Society organises and supports conference and seminars, many organised by its network of over 20 regional branches in the UK and beyond.

The Society also supports research and scholarship in the field through its grants schemes.

Latest Blog Posts

  • Book Review: Why? The Purpose of the...

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    29th January 2024

    Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff Oxford University Press, 2023 ISBN: 9780198883760, Hbk. RRP: £14.99, 287pp     Philip Goff’s new book represents an extension of...
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  • Bothy Culture. An ethical alternative...

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    17th November 2023

      This post is available to download as a PDF here and as an audiofile below:     ‘A timely call for genuine companionship on the intellectual journey’. Kwesi Amoak,...
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  • Exploring the impact of ChatGPT and...

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    25th September 2023

    With thanks to ClaudeAI.uk for use of the image This post is available to download as a PDF here.   ***   Universities faced a dilemma when ChatGPT was released: should they embrace...
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Teaching Resources

A collection of helpful teaching resources including videos and suggestions for reading activities.

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Student Resources

A selection of resources for students including videos, slides and links to presentations and podcasts.

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Upcoming Events

  • London Branch Seminar

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    20th March 2024

    Siegel on Felt Reasons, Dostoevsky, and The Brothers Karamazov David Bakhurst (Queen's University, Ontario) In a striking article on the pedagogical significance of The Brothers Karamazov, Harvey...
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  • Book Launch Education and Democracy at...

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    21st March 2024

    In his recent book Di Paolantonio (York University, Canada) grapples with what it means when education and democracy seem to be at an end. Di Paolantonio shows that today the possibilities for the...
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  • Birmingham Branch Conference

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    26th March 2024

    Visiting the UK for the PESGB Annual Conference in Oxford next month? Why not stay on for an extra couple of days and come along to Educating Responsible Believers, a one-day PESGB branch conference...
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Latest Issues

Journal of Philosophy of Education

Journal of Philosophy of Education publishes articles representing a wide variety of philosophical traditions. They vary from examination of fundamental philosophical issues in their connection with education, to detailed critical engagement with current educational practice or policy from a philosophical point of view.

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IMPACT

Written by leading general philosophers and philosophers of education, IMPACT pamphlets bring philosophical perspectives to bear on current education policy in the UK. They are addressed directly to policy-makers, politicians and practitioners, though will be of interest also to researchers and students working on education policy.

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