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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

You want to talk about a world of lies?' Teaching philosophy in prison | Jay Miller

At 8.30am sharp, a white van pulls up to the North Carolina college campus where the Outsiders are huddled in their black shirts, sleepy-faced but in good spirits. They pile in quickly, knowing there is a tight schedule to stick to. A 10-minute drive from campus, then the van pulls up under the arch of a large metal gate crowned with razor wire.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Teaching Men Who Will Never Leave Prison

"Everyone ought to read all this in high school." A student expressed frustration over students not being exposed to critical historical texts and principles that inform governance.
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fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

What I've learned from teaching philosophy in prisons

Philosophy courses in prisons can transform inmates' lives and challenge societal norms, despite misconceptions about their value.
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