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## What is Education and Why Do We Need It?

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##### What makes education transformative? How does it lead to a good life? What is the philosophy of education and why is it important?

 

Join us for a conversation with [Professor Paul Standish](https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/48611) to discusses the most important questions at the intersection of philosophy and education.

We probe into some unconventional ideas including why catering to a learner's wants can actually hamper their education, we challenge the narrow focus of standard educational courses, and consider why education can sometimes be seen as personal growth therapy.

 

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