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Gerry Dunne serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Global Diversity, Sustainability & Intercultural Education at Dublin City University, teaching History of Education, Philosophy of Education, Development Education, and Communication Studies across Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), Professional Master of Education (PME), Master of Educational Studies (MES), and BSc programs. He acts as Dissertation Supervisor for PME candidates and maintains an active role in curriculum development, notably co-authoring Ireland's Junior Cycle Philosophy syllabus.
His academic credentials include a PhD from Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Higher Diploma in Education (H.Dip.Ed.) from TCD, Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) from KMI, BA in English & History from DCU, and BA in Philosophy & Theology from Milltown Institute (MI)/TCD. His foundational education spans philosophy, theology, history, and law, informing his interdisciplinary approach.
Dunne's research centers on critical thought in higher education, examining epistemic frameworks through lenses of social epistemology, argumentation theory, and phronetic judgment. He investigates the interplay between care/compassion and criticality, the phenomenology of educational experience, and the tension between 'expert practitioners and lofty theorists.' His work consistently bridges theoretical philosophy with classroom practice, emphasizing authenticity, wisdom, and flourishing as educational outcomes.
His publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from foundational critical thinking concepts (2015-2016) toward sophisticated epistemic analyses (2018-2020), particularly exploring vice epistemology and epistemic injustice within educational contexts. This progression demonstrates increasing engagement with social justice dimensions of knowledge production and the ethical responsibilities of educators in cultivating intellectual virtues.
As Section Editor for the Encyclopedia of Educational Philosophy and Theory (2020) and External Examiner for RCSI's Philosophy in Sciences program, Dunne shapes academic discourse beyond DCU. He co-founded Philosophy Ireland—a consortium endorsed by President Higgins—to advance public philosophical engagement, reflecting his commitment to democratizing philosophical inquiry. His frequent invited lectures at institutions like NUIG, DCU, TCD, UCD, and Berkeley's Foundation for Critical Thinking demonstrate significant influence in educational philosophy circles.
