Higher education is not about getting a job | Fred D’Agostino | TEDxUQ
Many people think the point of higher education is economic: graduates get better paying jobs and the economy gets the knowledge-workers it needs. But, there is another story. There is a role for higher education in skilling-up citizens so they can play an active and effective role in a democratic society. Hear from political philosopher, Professor Fred D’Agostino as he shares numerous examples of this alternative story.
Fred D’Agostino is Professor of Humanities at The University of Queensland and was Executive Dean of Arts and Associate Dean of Arts (Academic) during his ten-year stint at UQ. He is a philosopher, author of four books, sometime editor of the journals Australasian Journal of Philosophy and Politics, and Philosophy and Economics. He co-edited the recent Routledge Companion to Political and Social Philosophy. A member of the UQ Senate for four years, he is interested in the purposes and processes of higher education. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and
1 view
589
193
3 weeks ago 00:05:07 1
Is Yield Farming the FUTURE of Investing? Here’s What You Need to Know!
2 months ago 00:23:07 1
Do You Know who You Are? | Bob Proctor
2 months ago 00:10:47 1
Why A Record Number of CEOs Are “Resigning“
2 months ago 00:11:19 1
Snatam Kaur - Mul Mantra - Ek Ong Kar
2 months ago 00:07:48 1
Earn $2,000 a Day Passively with New Ethereum MEV Bot. Updated Oct 2024
2 months ago 00:05:23 1
Consumer Crypto 🔥Abstract: Revolutionizing Blockchain with Speed and Low Fees
2 months ago 00:02:49 2
Mufasa: The Lion King - I Always Wanted A Brother {Leaked Song} [2D] {1994/2024}
2 months ago 00:00:10 1
Nicole // Catgirl Nicole, Which nicole do u like?😳- She wolf -【MMD ZZZ 4K | 60FPS】
2 months ago 00:16:01 1
🚨BREAKING: CAUGHT ON TAPE! “Line Up Trump Voters, Shoot Them“ - Prof’s SICK Classroom Rant Exposed!
2 months ago 00:08:53 1
EARN $140 PER HOUR PAYPAL With Easy Google Side Hustle! (Make Money Online 2025)
2 months ago 01:32:51 1
Mantra Mix - Ajeet Kaur - Snatam Kaur and More
2 months ago 00:34:47 1
Adi Shakti - Ajeet Kaur Snatam Kaur Nirinjan Kaur Maa Shakti Kaur
2 months ago 00:05:16 1
Breaking News: Canada cut immigration by 20% in 2025 | Canada Immigration Explore
2 months ago 00:07:56 1
How to make $2300 Daily With Ethereum Trading Bot 2024
2 months ago 00:08:32 1
HESA Saeqeh: Iran’s Mysterious Fighter Jet - Innovation or Imitation?
2 months ago 00:00:00 1
Sustaining Higher Education in Gaza - With 6 Gaza Scholars
2 months ago 00:15:30 1
Best Crypto Wallet | Top 5 Crypto Wallets | Crypto Wallets
2 months ago 00:34:24 1
Mega OS Sierra is a Really Good Choice For Gamers and Professionals?