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Laura D'Olimpio

@lauradol4.bsky.social

Philosopher interested in aesthetics, ethics and education.

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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

Excited to announce 'The Future of Education: Reimagining Its Aims and Responsibilities' is now published online with Oxford University Press, paperback released 22 Jan 2026. #philsky #edusky my chapter explores counter-extremism education using drama & philosophy

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22.11.2025 20:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to this! Sophie-Grace Chappell on Can epiphanies be taught? For @pesgb.bsky.social distinguished lecture series #philofed #philsky #edusky #academicsky

21.10.2025 17:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Look what arrived!!!
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
#philsky #philofed #philosophy #education #teachersky #academicsky

21.10.2025 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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 ...

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

09.10.2025 13:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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 ...

Thereโ€™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

09.10.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Professor Pasi Sahlberg Honoured with 2025 Global Educator Award Professor Pasi Sahlberg Honoured with 2025 Global Educator Award

Honoured to receive the 2025 Global Educator Award. education.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-eve...

08.10.2025 09:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Humourโ€™s combination of non-literality, imaginative distance, and play allows it to disarm, provoke, and invite reflection, even from resistant audiences. That distinctiveness supports a more permissive ethical stance: immoral jokes often expose social and moral incongruities, making them valuable tools for moral-epistemic growth.
- Connor K Kianpour, Learning by Laughing: Humour as Moral Error Detection and the Ethics of Immoral Jokes

Humourโ€™s combination of non-literality, imaginative distance, and play allows it to disarm, provoke, and invite reflection, even from resistant audiences. That distinctiveness supports a more permissive ethical stance: immoral jokes often expose social and moral incongruities, making them valuable tools for moral-epistemic growth. - Connor K Kianpour, Learning by Laughing: Humour as Moral Error Detection and the Ethics of Immoral Jokes

Connor Kianpour defends (many) immoral jokes in this advance article. Will he have cancelled himself by the time you reach the conclusion? Only one way to find out... doi.org/10.1093/aest... #philsky

08.10.2025 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

08.10.2025 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm giving a talk in London this afternoon! Please pop by if you're in the area ๐Ÿคฉ
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

08.10.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"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

04.10.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you, Sarah!

04.10.2025 07:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Philosophy of Education This textbook provides an introductory account of the philosophy of education, focussing on the questions raised by educational policy and practice.

๐ŸŽ‰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...

03.10.2025 10:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Philosophy of Education This textbook provides an introductory account of the philosophy of education, focussing on the questions raised by educational policy and practice.

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...

03.10.2025 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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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.

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...

08.09.2025 16:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Education: what is it for? What is education for? Exams? Citizenship? Flourishing? Listen, learn and share your ideas about what education isโ€”and what it could be.

The Philosopherโ€™s Yard presents โ€˜Education: what is it for?โ€™ โ€“ 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-...

05.09.2025 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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 ...

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 โ€“ Sun 29th Mar 2026

www.philosophy-of-education.org/annual-confe...

Spread the word!
#philsky #academicsky

28.08.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 lifeโ€™s purpose in the realms of both science and religion. Instead, life must be appreciatedโ€ฆ

We must stop searching for lifeโ€™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 Nietzscheโ€™s affirmation of life despite its challenges.

#philsky

24.08.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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22.07.2025 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Reposting for recent arrivalsโ€ฆ #philosophy #PhilSky

17.07.2025 19:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Literature and philosophy in schools | Journal of Philosophy in Schools

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...

14.07.2025 11:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First day of the very first European Seminars in #Philosophy of #Education in the amazing Utrecht! Sun is shining and lots of interesting discussions.

03.07.2025 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First time in Hong Kong and golly gosh the dim sum is soooo pretty!! #travel

27.06.2025 14:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

27.06.2025 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

27.06.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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....

26.06.2025 06:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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26.06.2025 21:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

26.06.2025 08:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Alasdair MacIntyre: The Man Who Declared Morality a Fiction | Omari Edwards

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.socialโ€ฌ reflects on MacIntyreโ€™s life and the power of his thinking.

#philsky

03.06.2025 11:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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#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

03.06.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Tee hee! #philsky

03.06.2025 09:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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