Jim Mepham

About

Jim is an adult education tutor who teaches Philosophy in Bristol. He has an MA degree in the Philosophy of Education from the Institute of Education and has a passion for ‘Public philosophy’- making philosophy accessible to all and applicable to ‘everyday life’.

He runs inclusive, interactive and thought- provoking sessions that are open to anyone who enjoys discussing, and reflecting on, important ideas.

Jim has over 35 years working in Education, including 13 years as headteacher of a school in Bristol.

Since 2023, he has worked at Stoke Lodge Adult Education centre in Bristol as a Philosophy tutor and has delivered a number of successful one-day Introductory Philosophy workshops. Attendees at these workshops have ranged from 25 to 85 years of age and have come from
a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. He is also the Philosophy tutor for Bristol U3a and facilitates two oversubscribed monthly groups.

Jim has given presentations to the Annual Philosophy for Children Conference- University of Bristol (in 2023) and has published articles both in Education and Philosophy journals. He recently published an article in the Philosophy Now magazine.