Positional goods reconsidered

In modern economics, the concept of positional good is not exactly novel. Defined loosely, positional goods are goods whose absolute value to individuals depends, at least partly, on how much they have in relation to others.

More recently, positional goods have increasingly been featuring in debates in philosophy of education. Some argue that the existence of positional goods should orient us towards a more egalitarian disposition that favours equal distribution of educational resources or opportunities. Yuxin will comment on why this position can be misguided.

This event will be particularly useful for those interested in educational justice, equality of educational opportunity, positional goods and philosophy of education more broadly.

Please note this is a hybrid event and can be joined either in-person or online. To attend online, please email Yuxin Su: stnvysu@ucl.ac.uk.

PESGB seminar series

This event is part of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain (PESGB) seminar series. PESGB is a learned society that promotes the study, teaching and application of philosophy of education. Its London Branch hosts seminars every Wednesday in conjunction with the Centre for Philosophy of Education. These seminars are led by national and international scholars in the field, covering a wide range of issues of educational and philosophical concern.

All are welcome to attend.

Related links

• Department of Education, Practice and Society
• Centre for Philosophy of Education

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