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OBITUARY
R. S. Peters
One of the foremost figures in 20th Century philosophy of education, Richard Stanley Peters, died on 30 December 2011, aged 92. For several decades, he was the leading figure in the British school of educational philosophy, having a significant impact on many PESA members. Bringing together the dual traditions of liberalism and democracy, Peters advocated a universal ethics for education that required on the one hand: individual rationality, concern for truth and the giving of reasons; and on the other hand, a concern for democratic process and respect for fraternity. The apparent dual focus was firmly grounded in a Kantian formulation of morality. Despite his critics, many aspects of his theory are difficult to ignore in the field of ethics in education, particularly if his promotion of respect for persons provides for toleration, or possibly celebration, of difference. Educational Philosophy and Theory (44:3) devotes its introduction to an Obituary for R. S Peters, reproduced here by permission of the Editor.
NEW PUBLISHER FOR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY
From 2013, PESA celebrates a new partnership with Routledge (part of the Taylor and Francis Group) as publisher of the society's journal Educational Philosophy and Theory (EPAT). Routledge recognises EPAT as a prestigious international journal, making significant contributions to the understanding of educational philosophy, publishing articles and special issues on a broad range of contextual topics in educational research and theory from influential and respected authors. Keep an eye on developments in the Routledge Education Arena, or download the flier.
PESA CONFERENCE
PESA Conference 2011 papers are now available on this website. Congratulations and thanks to Nesta, Andrew and the Team from AUT University’s Akoranga Campus in Auckland for another well organised and entertaining event. More...
Next conference
Preparation is now underway for the next annual conference at Chiayi in Taiwan - tentative dates 7-10 December 2012 on the theme of Education Crossing Boundaries. For more detail, see the conference page on this site, or the website for the conference in Taiwan.
General information about PESA conferences and a history of recent events are available on this website.
Paulo Freire: The Global Legacy
A retrospective celebration of his work and its legacy and influence across the globe.
An International Conference, University of Waikato
Te Whare Wananga o Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
November 26-27, 2012
Abstracts submitted online - deadline extended to 31 May 2012. Full papers due by 30 August 2012.
For information about the conference, plenary speakers, submission details and the venue,
download the call for papers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
"Possible futures" PESA Seminar
Where: University of Waikato, Hamilton, NZ.
When: Tuesday 3 July 9:00 am-5:00 pm
More details to come.....
The Educational Theory Summer Institute (20-22 August 2012)
The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and the journal Educational Theory are pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Educational Theory Summer Institute. This is three-day Institute to carry out a focused research project that will be published as a special issue of the journal Educational Theory. The theme is Sex Education and Value Conflict in the Liberal State. Participant details are available on the Educational Theory website.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
PESA scholarships further the interests of the Society by encouraging doctoral students to engage with philosophical issues in education. The value of each scholarship is AUD10,000 and up to two are awarded each year. All enquiries about scholarships should be sent to the Scholarships Manager. For a gallery of past recipients, see the PESA Scholarships page on this website. For full details, including eligibility criteria, application process, and presentation of awards, download the PESA Doctoral Scholarships Policy. (PDF)
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