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.

PESGB Undergraduate Summer School 2012

The call is now open for applications for the second PESGB Philosophy of Education Summer School for Undergraduate Students to be held on June 26th-28th 2012 at the University of Roehampton, London.

See the attached for details.

Professor Richard Peters

The Society learns with deep regret that Professor Richard Peters died on December 30th 2011, aged 92. Richard Peters was one of the founders of PESGB and its President; he was the first editor of the Journal of Philosophy of Education. He was from 1962 until 1982 Professor of Philosophy of Education at the London Institute of Education. His influence on the philosophical study of education has of course been immeasurable. The Society will commemorate his life and achievements in various ways, and will communicate further with members about this in due course.

Press Release - 'Patriotism in Schools'

A press release has been issued for the launch of the latest Impact pamphlet No 19 entitled ‘Patriotism in Schools’ by Dr Michael Hand. To read the press release, click here.

PESGB Annual Conference 2012

The annual conference will be held at New College Oxford from Friday 30th March to Sunday 1st April 2012.  Further details including how to book are available here.

Large Grants Scheme 2011-2012

Applications are now invited from members of the Society to the 2011-12 Large Grants Scheme. For further details, please click here.

PESGB International Postgraduate Summer School 2011

July 2011 saw Postgraduate students from across the world meeting at the fifth PESGB Summer School hosted by the Centre for Beliefs, Rights and Values in Education (BRaVE) at Roehampton University in London. This year saw students engaging in debate with Professor Meira Levinson on the topic of Civic Education.

Read a student’s report here.

PESGB Author Wins Top Award

Philosophy of Education Society member Dr. Lorella Terzi, has won two prestigious awards from the leading society for Special Educational Needs in the UK. This is a great endorsement for the work of PESGB authors in areas of educational policy of great national and international concern.

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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.