Philosophy of Child Rearing

In this episode of The Philosophy of Child Rearing, hosts Luara Ferracioli and Ryan Cox explore the moral obligations of parents and society towards young children. They are joined by Anca Gheaus, a prominent philosopher of childhood, who discusses her influential views on family justice, particularly regarding parental authority and custody decisions. Gheaus argues that the best interests of the child should be the sole criterion in custody disputes, emphasizing that parental interests should not outweigh those of the child. This thought-provoking conversation challenges listeners to reconsider the balance of power in parenting and the rights of children in early education and care.

Creators and Guests

Host
A/Prof Luara Ferracioli
Associate Professor in the Discipline of Philosophy at the University of Sydney
Host
Dr Ryan Cox
Associate Lecturer in the Discipline of Philosophy at the University of Sydney
Guest
A/Prof Anca Gheaus
Philosopher of childhood
Producer
Peter Adams
Learning and Media Producer

What is Philosophy of Child Rearing?

In this podcast series, hosts Luara Ferracioli and Ryan Cox delve into the philosophical complexities of child rearing, covering themes such as parental guilt, the well-being of parents and children, and our moral obligations towards children.

This series is from the University of Sydney School of Humanities, and was produced by Peter Adams.

The hosts wish to acknowledge the support of the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC), who partnered the series through the project entitled “A Flourishing Childhood”.