Is education transformative?
Join this event to hear Steinar Bøyum discuss LA Paul's book "Transformative Experience."
Is education transformative?
24 May 2023, 17:30 – 19:15
Paul's book argues that major life events challenge traditional decision-making models because they involve transformative experiences, in the face of which it seems impossible to combine rationality and authenticity. One of her examples is that of choosing a career.
In this event, Steinar will critically discuss Paul’s thesis on the transformative nature of higher education.
This in-person event will be particularly useful for educators working in higher education and philosophers of education.
PESGB seminar series
This event is part of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain (PESGB) seminar series. PESGB is a learned society that promotes the study, teaching and application of philosophy of education. Its London Branch hosts seminars every Wednesday in conjunction with the Centre for Philosophy of Education. These seminars are led by national and international scholars in the field, covering a wide range of issues of educational and philosophical concern.
All are welcome to attend.
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Steinar Bøyum
Head of Department
the Department of Philosophy, University of Bergen, Norway
He is interested in the moral and political philosophy of education.