Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain

About PESGB

The Society promotes the study, teaching and application of philosophy of education. This site tells you about the Society's activities and publications, gives details of forthcoming events, and links to other sites concerned with philosophy of education.

Gregynog Conference 2013

We are pleased to announce that the 2013 Gregynog Conference will take place from Monday 29th to Wednesday 31st July. For more information click here.

Talking about Philosophy of Education: New Video Content

The PESGB has created a series of short videos presenting key themes in Philosophy of Education. The first video is presented by Professor Paul Standish and discusses "What is Philosophy of Education?"

The videos are designed to be accessible, informative and to encourage interest in Philosophy of Education. Please keep coming back to the site as we will add more videos over the coming months. Future videos will include topics such as "What could go on the Curriculum?" and "What do we mean by equality of opportunity in education?" and "Is education political?"

International Philosophy of Education Postgraduate Summer School

Monday 17 June to Friday 21 June 2013

Graduate students in Philosophy of Education and related fields are invited to apply to the Sixth PESGB International Philosophy of Education Postgraduate Summer School, hosted by the School of Education at the University of Roehampton in London.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for outstanding graduate students from around the world to engage with eminent philosophers of education on the most beautiful university campus in London, with easy access to all that the UK capital has to offer. The PESGB International Postgraduate Summer School comprises a full week of intensive seminar discussions with internationally acclaimed philosophers. Seminar sessions will be based on thematic readings selected and distributed in advance. Participants will also have opportunities to discuss their own work in progress.

For full details, please click here.

Large Grants Scheme 2013-2014

The Society runs a Large Grants Scheme each year. Applications for 2013 - 2014 will be invited from September 2013.

Articles Published Online ahead of Print

Articles which have been fully copy-edited and peer-reviewed are published online through our OnlineEarly feature before the print edition of the Journal of Philosophy of Education is published.

PESGB Membership

Membership to the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain (PESGB) includes full online access to the electronic version of the Journal of Philosophy of Education, plus full online access to the current and back issues of Educational Philosophy and Theory and Educational Theory. Thus, offering you full electronic access to three important international education journals for the price of one. As a member of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain, John Wiley & Sons are pleased to offer you a special members 20% discount on many Wiley publications, complete the online form now.