The Ignorant Philosophers is a site where two philosophy teachers will share resources

Dermot and Meredith have been teaching philosophy for several decades. From a day when all exams were completed on blue books to the advent of generative AI, education and teaching has evolved significantly. As a result, we have have adapted to evolving technology and pedagogy. This is where we hope to share some of our thoughts on this evolution and its impact on students.
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Hi, I'm Meredith. I have been teaching philosophy for several decades at colleges in the Boston area.

I have a background in Continental philosophy. I teach courses in Introduction to Philosophy, World Religions, Ethics, Meaning of Life, Philosophy through Film, Issues in Philosophy, and Philosophy of Happiness

I have taught more than 10,000 students in my classes. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than accompanying a student as they immerse themselves in questions that have occupied human minds for millennia. I believe that philosophy remains relevant today and capable of tackling some of the intractable problems facing us in the 21st century.

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Hi, I'm Dermot. I came to the US for graduate studies. I never left.

I have been teaching Foundations of Logical Reasoning, Ethics, Introduction to Philosophy, World Religions at Bridgewater State University and Northern Essex Community College.

I spend most of my time in student support services at NECC, but my passion for teaching students has never dimmed. I enjoy the face to face interaction with students encountering philosophy for the first time, and love constructing courses that engage students and promote their learning experience.

We've often thought that the market for philosophical consultancy has been underserved. So, if you would like someone to think deeply about your problems, we're the team for you.