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Philosophy in Prison

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www.philosophyinprison.com We do philosophy with anyone in prison no matter what experience they have of education.

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Philosophy in Prison @philosophyinprison.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Listen now to our Chair, MM McCabe‘s story of Sir Stephen Hough’s visit with her to one of our partner prisons, talking music and philosophy.
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Mary Margaret McCabe @mmmccabe.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Hugely impressive to watch four men — with variously deprived educational backgrounds — think together, enjoy developing an argument together and collaborate in the editorial process across a whole day. They entitle it ‘Deciphering the Narrative’. Brilliantly received by others when transmitted.
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Philosophy in Prison @philosophyinprison.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Excited to have launched a philosophy podcast on the content hub of one of our partner prisons. The podcast has been devised, recorded and edited by some of our longstanding participants in the prison, in collaboration with @mmmccabe.bsky.social. We’re grateful to all involved!
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Philosophy in Prison @philosophyinprison.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Fantastic to see the work of our philosophers being recognised @thebpa.bsky.social awards for their work with us in prisons! Well done to all the award winners and nominees, and thank you to the judging panel.
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Mary Margaret McCabe @mmmccabe.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Last night’s brilliant award ceremony for @thebpa.bsky.social honoured Leonie Smith, @jonbebb.bsky.social and James Chamberlain, all for wonderful work with @philosophyinprison.bsky.social Congratulations all!!!!! #philosophymatters
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Philosophy in Prison @philosophyinprison.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Our evidence on 'Changing prison cultures through education' submitted to the House of Lords' Justice and Home Affairs Committee has been cited in their report 'Better Prisons: Less Crime'. We are working hard to see that inclusive education is at the forefront of solutions to the prison crisis.
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What We Do | Philosophy in Prison Charity
Philosophy in Prison is a charity set up in 2018 to promote philosophical education in prisons and to explore the practical and philosophical principles that this involves.
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Philosophy in Prison @philosophyinprison.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Our Chair @mmmccabe.bsky.social writes on @theguardian.com about the equalising power of philosophy in prisons when done in conversation www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Equalising effect of philosophy in prisons | Letters
Letter: Mary Margaret McCabe says philosophy can be done just by conversation, to include those with high levels of education and those who have little
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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Thrilled to support! 😊
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Philosophy in Prison @philosophyinprison.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
A big thanks to @routledgebooks.bsky.social for sponsoring a collection of their philosophy handbooks for one of our partner prisons! Hugely appreciated.
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Philosophy in Prison @philosophyinprison.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Our Chair @mmmccabe.bsky.social speaking about Philosophy in Prison and #whyphilosophymatters at Warwick's Department of Philosophy's 60th Anniversary.
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Philosophy in Prison @philosophyinprison.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
This is a piece from a little while back, co-authored by two of our Trustees, Mike Coxhead and Jim Chamberlain, in @philosophersmag.bsky.social reflecting on the huge value in doing philosophy in prison tinyurl.com/4jyxavd9
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Philosophical Conversations in Prison - The Philosophers' Magazine
Mike Coxhead and James Chamberlain on the transformative potential of philosophical conversations in prison.
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Prisoners' Education Trust @prisonersed.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
“Hated school, dropped out at 11, can’t read, can’t write. But I can do this.” This is a great read about the charity @philosophyinprison.bsky.social‬ - and the impact philosophy courses can have on confidence, mental health and constructive dialogue in prison.
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What I’ve learned from teaching philosophy in prisons
‘With philosophy, people care about what I think. Nobody listens when you’ve been in prison. Everything you think is wrong, rubbish, you’re nothing.’
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Philosophy in Prison @philosophyinprison.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Listen to our Trustee, Dr Jim Chamberlain talking about his work with Philosophy in Prison on @hugorifkind.bsky.social Times Radio show. You can find it at 1.11.45 here: www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2... You'll need to sign in, but it's free to do so. And certainly worth it.
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Mary Margaret McCabe @mmmccabe.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Great interview on Times Radio this morning @hugorifkind.bsky.social talking to James Chamberlain about Philosophy in Prison. @philosophyinprison.bsky.social
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Philosophy in Prison @philosophyinprison.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Our Trustee, Dr Jim Chamberlain on 'What I’ve learned from teaching philosophy in prisons' theconversation.com/what-ive-lea...
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What I’ve learned from teaching philosophy in prisons
‘With philosophy, people care about what I think. Nobody listens when you’ve been in prison. Everything you think is wrong, rubbish, you’re nothing.’
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Mary Margaret McCabe @mmmccabe.bsky.social · 18/09/2024
Just published my account of the work of Philosophy in Prison philosophyinprison.com#philsky #prison #philosophy journal.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/articles/12/...
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