Stephen Daniels

Dr. Stephen Daniels is a Lecturer in the Philosophy and Theory of Education at the University of Glasgow, focusing on the 'People, Place & Social Change' domain. He holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow (201?), alongside a BA (Hons) from the University of Stirling, an MA from the University of Sheffield, and an MEd from the University of Glasgow. Prior to academia, he trained as a teacher of Religious, Moral, and Philosophical Studies and taught in Scottish schools.

His research emphasizes human rights education in Scotland, children’s rights in education, and the application of political theory to educational practices. Key areas include analytic philosophy of education, liberal theory, postcolonial critiques of education, and decolonizing curricula. He also explores global citizenship education and policy analysis.

Publications span postcolonial educational theory, liberal education critique, and legal frameworks for children’s rights in education. His work bridges theoretical and practical dimensions of education, advocating for rights-based approaches and curriculum reform.

Dr. Daniels supervises doctoral students, such as Michael Quinn, exploring pedagogical innovations like speculative fiction in teaching philosophy. He is open to supervising research on human rights education, children’s rights, and the intersection of philosophy and education.