{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"ResponsAbility - Dialogues on Practical Knowledge and Bildung in Professional Studies","title":"#35 Megan Laverty | Philosophy of Education and Human Formation","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2270,"description":"Our guest in this episode is Megan Laverty, Professor of Philosophy and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a leading voice in contemporary philosophy of education. Drawing on the work of Gareth Matthews, Iris Murdoch, and the Philosophy for Children movement, Megan explores education as a deeply ethical and dialogical practice that shapes not only what we know, but who we become.\nTogether, we discuss philosophy with children, the role of the humanities in democratic societies, and why professional education requires more than technical competence—it also calls for reflection, practical wisdom, and genuine dialogue. This conversation is an invitation to rediscover education as a process of human formation.\n00:01:07  Philosophy for Children, Matthew Lipman & Gareth Matthews\n00:05:46  Gareth Matthews' approach to philosophical dialogue with children\n00:10:35  Learning concepts and becoming a better human being\n00:14:38  Philosophical dialogue and the deepening of concepts\n00:18:05  Why the humanities matter\n00:24:25  Philosophy in times of war, crisis, and uncertainty\n00:29:20  Professional education, reflection, and practical wisdom\n00:35:19  Final reflections\nBetween Theory and Practice – Questions for Reflection\nHow might the insights from this dialogue inspire your own practice? The following questions are intended to inspire further inquiry, whether explored individually or in conversation with colleagues, students, or peers.\nMegan Laverty describes philosophical inquiry as beginning with people's own experiences and questions rather than predetermined answers. How might you create more opportunities in your own teaching, leadership, or professional practice for others to bring their genuine questions into dialogue?\nThroughout the conversation, Megan suggests that concepts such as friendship, courage, justice, or responsibility are not fixed definitions to be learned once and for all, but ideas that deepen through reflection and dialogue....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CrFbTP4NhEnDEGQiy3DJA0GaXH1LyGw-ry7BpB-GvH0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNzgw/YTQ3MDIwNjAyM2Jk/MDJiYzIwMjBmY2Yz/ZGVmMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}