Tag: philosophy

‘Low Class’ people = ‘Low Class’ treatment: Colonial equations, Decolonial counter-equations

by educatengogmailcom, posted in Development Philosophy and Ethics

This post is the first of a series of blog posts that will explore the ideas behind educate.'s "anti-service" philosophy, a philosophy that focuses on the idea(s) of decolonisation. Dr. Sayan Dey, the author, is an Assistant Professor at Amity Law School at Amity University, Noida in India.    During my childhood days, I was always intrigued … Continue reading ‘Low Class’ people = ‘Low Class’ treatment: Colonial equations, Decolonial counter-equations

Schooling the World: Should we be Exporting “Western Education”?

by educatengogmailcom, posted in Development Philosophy and Ethics, Fundraising and Events

By Antonia McGrath A group of International Development Masters students at the University of Amsterdam recently organized a film screening and panel discussion event featuring the film ‘Schooling the World: The White Man’s Last Burden.’ This was part of a course on Education, Development and Social Justice, and as one of educate.’s directors, I was … Continue reading Schooling the World: Should we be Exporting “Western Education”?