Philosopher turning civil servant. Trustee @PhiloPrison, VRF @kingsphilosophy, he/him
Joined June 2017
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11 Aug 2022
Excited that @Nottingham_Jim and I have a piece out in @philosophersmag on our recent work with @PhiloPrison. It was a great opportunity to reflect on the value of philosophy in prison and lovely to co-author (a dismally rare phenomenon in philosophy) tinyurl.com/4hk86scm
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21 Jul 2022
Important and grim report, confirming the extent of dire conditions in UK prisons throughout covid. Note that regimes in many prisons are still limited, with paucity of time out of cells, activities, and resources, eg at one prison a longstanding toilet paper shortage
20 Jul 2022
So glad that the Guardian has picked up the report we wrote with @uservoice on the tragedy that is unfolding in prisons over the past two years. Please RT (1/3) theguardian.com/society/2022…
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21 Jul 2022
No toilet paper might seem banal in comparison with contents of report, but ought not be, and is rather indicative of how prisoners are routinely treated without dignity, respect, and humanity
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20 Jul 2022
So glad that the Guardian has picked up the report we wrote with @uservoice on the tragedy that is unfolding in prisons over the past two years. Please RT (1/3) theguardian.com/society/2022…
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18 Jul 2022
Nice piece on Christopher's fantastic work at HMP Swaleside, including a collab with @PhiloPrison - 'The sessions help the men to “develop their own voices [...] One of the chaps last week said to me, This session has lifted me out of prison for half an hour".'
4 Jan 2022
From teacher to prison officer – how one man is changing prisoners’ lives through education.
Great article on the brilliant work of @unlockedgrads inews.co.uk/news/education/t…
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8 Jul 2022
"I have friends who are aristocrats, friends who are upper class and friends who are working class....well not WORKING CLASS!"
#RishiSunak 2001 🙄
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16 Jun 2022
Started a new job at the Department for Transport yesterday. So, as I wait on a delayed train on my way to work, I can now feel both annoyed and a (so far unwarranted) sense of responsibility #lifegoals
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15 Jun 2022
We had fantastic celebration events to mark the end of our first full @PhiloPrison philosophy courses at @HMPSwaleside yesterday. Inspiring coursework presentations from participants on freedom, happiness, time, morality, perception, and more. Philosophy at its best! @RIPhilo
15 Jun 2022
Congratulations to the men who completed philosophy courses at @HMPSwaleside yesterday and gave the most brilliant presentations of their work - poems, essays, dialogues, paintings, music, rap. A day of inspiration, thank you!!! @PhiloPrison @RIPhilo
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18 May 2022
Seconded. @KirstineSzifris' book is excellent and this looks to be an equally great event. Fantastic line up!
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24 Apr 2022
Back from @theBSHP conference in Edinburgh, which was really excellent. Fantastic talks, conversations, and lots of lovely people. So pleased I could go. AND I got to enjoy Arthur's Seat again, complete with this bloke in full garb
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18 Apr 2022
Philosophy qu. @PhiloPrison needs short stories ( very short, read aloud in 10mins or so) that pose a good philosophical puzzle, no obvious triggers. Two so far, Le Guin’s ‘ the ones who go from Omelas’, Lem’s ‘the princess Ineffabelle’. Suggestions very much appreciated.
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10 Mar 2022
Excited to be talking at the @philosophyuea Research Seminar today. I'll be discussing Aristotle, virtue epistemology, and the role of virtuous motives for explaining the value of epistemic goods. I think it's my first, in-person, research talk since the pandemic. Can't wait!
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22 Feb 2022
About once a month, Uniqlo tell me that "we saw this and thought of you". It's always the same, white sock. What does this say about me?
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19 Feb 2022
Idea for a TV show - a philosopher does DIY. I drill holes around the house. No shelves go up. Instead of admitting my inability, I feign that I'm held up thinking about the metaphysical status of holes. In the final scene I do a Thales and fall into a well.
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17 Feb 2022
Philosophers and particularly ethicists: what are the best real life moral dilemmas for discussing consequentialism vs. non-consequentialism? Context: for use on a discussion-based, philosophy course in prison (please read on)
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17 Feb 2022
Any recommendations? e.g. @nickmakins @profbarrylam @cmlittlejohn @JakeWojtowicz @mmmccabe1 @willmacaskill @bendavies_ @bramble_ben @pschofie79 @Nottingham_Jim @NikVenkatesh @JoWolffBSG @RebeccaBuxton @Helenreflects @AgnesCallard @LucyFOBrien @GreggDCaruso @HelenCoverdale
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17 Feb 2022
Thanks so much for all the suggestions and interesting thoughts. I'm wiped after teaching at one prison today and have another to prep for tomorrow morning. So, with poor Twitter etiquette, I'll reply everyone tomorrow afternoon!
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