Maarten Simons
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Maarten Simons is a leading scholar in the philosophy and theory of education, whose work critically examines the intersections of educational policy, governance, and technology. His research focuses on how contemporary educational systems are shaped by processes of automation, datafication, and new public management. In his highly regarded paper, "Laws of Edu-Automation? Three Different Approaches to Deal with Processes of Automation and Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Education" (2022, 16 citations), Simons provides a foundational framework for understanding how AI and automation are reconfiguring pedagogical relationships and institutional logics. Beyond this, his broader contributions include influential analyses of "learnification," the rise of the "entrepreneurial self" in education, and the role of testing and accountability regimes. With a career spanning over two decades, Simons has become a key voice in European educational philosophy, often collaborating with figures like Jan Masschelein. His work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the philosophical underpinnings of modern educational governance and the ethical stakes of digital transformation in schools and universities.
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