Mal Leicester; Competence, Knowledge and Education: reply to Hyland, Journal of Philosophy of Education, Volume 28, Issue 1, 30 May 2006, Pages 113–118, https:/.

Mal Leicester; Collective Moral Philosophy and Education for Pluralism: a replay to Graham Haydon, Journal of Philosophy of Education, Volume 20, Issue 2, 30 Ma.

This paper is a response to papers by Wilson, Burwood and White concerning equal opportunities as an educational ideal. I seek to legitimate this ideal, in contrast to these earlier attempts to persuade us that it is incoherent, unreasonable or misguided. I argue that, given the social context in which the term is used, it is meaningful and represents rational and praiseworthy goals. I identify four aspects of ‘equal opportunities’ and conclude that the concern to promote such opportunities arises from (...) desire for a more just educational provision and out of concern for the well-being of children in oppressed groups. (shrink)

Mal Leicester; Racism, Responsibility and Education, Journal of Philosophy of Education, Volume 22, Issue 2, 30 May 2006, Pages 201–206, https://doi.org/10.1111.