Philippe Foray

Philippe Foray is a Professor of Education and Training Sciences at Jean Monnet University (Saint-Étienne). He holds a PhD in the history of modern and contemporary philosophy (1994) and an Habilitation to Direct Research (2007). His career includes teaching philosophy in high schools (1985–1988), roles at the IUFM of Saint-Étienne (1988–1993), and academic positions at Jean Monnet University since 1994. His research focuses on philosophy of education, civic education, and secular approaches to religious teaching.

Education:

• DEA in History of Philosophy (1986, Paris IV)
• PhD in History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (1994, Paris IV, supervised by J.F. Marquet)
• Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (2007, Caen)

Research Interests:

• Critique of metaphysics in Kantian philosophy
• Educational frontiers and institutional boundaries
• Republican citizenship and civic education
• Laïcité and secular approaches to religious pedagogy

Publications Trends: His recent work explores the intersection of philosophy, education policy, and societal structures, emphasizing critical analysis of educational institutions and their ideological frameworks.

Contact: philippe.foray@univ-st-etienne.fr