Creative Philosophy as Education in the Anthropocene

Associate Professor David R Cole has published 18 books in the field of educational studies, 50+ peer reviewed journal articles, and 40+ book chapters. He has given 70+ keynote addresses world wide. He has established the Institute for Interdisciplinary Research into the Anthropocene, as well as being part of the Education in the Anthropocene research network in the World Education Research Association. He is currently on the board of a new journal being prepared by Nathanael Wallenhorst on Education in the Anthropocene. David's work concerns creating new knowledge in the field of education that can translate to enhanced practice in the Anthropocene.

Dr Amin Izadpanah is an assistant professor of Philosophy of Education at Shiraz University, Iran. He holds both an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education from Shiraz University and is a member of the Shiraz University Center for Children’s Literature Studies (SUCCLS). He has authored or co-authored over 20 articles in Persian and presented at 37 conferences on Philosophy of Education, Children’s Literature, and Philosophy for/with Children (P4wC). He is the co-translator of Criticism, Theory, and Children's Literature by Peter Hunt, and the translator of book chapters by Gert Biesta, Nancy Vansieleghem, and Roderick McGillis. His research interests include critical and continental philosophy of education, P4wC, children’s literature, children’s voices, and dialogic education. He is currently working on projects exploring posthumanism and Anthropocentrism in education and childhood studies. 

Dr. Pegah Marandi serves as an Associate Lecturer, Academic Professional Advisor (APA), and Researcher at the School of Education, Western Sydney University. With over 14 years of experience in teaching and researching higher education, she has cultivated a comprehensive academic and research portfolio both within Australia and internationally. Her research interests are diverse and impactful, encompassing higher education, the critical integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in initial teacher education (ITE), international students' journeys, and education in the Anthropocene. Pegah's work reflects her profound commitment to advancing educational practices and understanding the evolving landscape of modern education.

Dr Sarah M Crinall is a mother and researching tertiary educator in science and technology education, ecology, and philosophy of education, in critical & creative philosophy with a passion for loving pedagogies and practice as an advocate for children and the planet.