Bio

Dr. Callan is a philosopher of education whose work draws heavily on contemporary moral and political theory. His principal interests are in civic and moral education, and in the application of theories of justice and democracy to problems in educational policy and practice.

Academic Appointments

  • Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council, Graduate School of Education

Administrative Appointments

  • Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Stanford University (2008 - Present)
  • Professor of Education, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University (1999 - Present)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

  • Professor of Education, . (1996 - 1999)
  • Associate Professor of Education, . (1991 - 1996)
  • Assistant Professor of Education, . (1989 - 1991)
  • Mactaggart Fellow, Assistant Professor, . (1984 - 1989)
  • Sessional Lecturer, University of Alberta (1982 - 1984)

Professional Education

  • PhD, University of Alberta, Philosophy of Education (1982)
  • MA, National University of Ireland, Education (1978)
  • BA, National University of Ireland, English and Classical Civilization (1976)

Contact

  • Academic
    ecallan@stanford.edu
    University - Emeritus faculty Department: Graduate School of Education Position: Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council
    • School of Education
    • Stanford,  California  94305-3096 
    (650) 725-7412 (fax)

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 3096

Research Interests

  • Philosophy
  • Sociology

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Civic and moral education; ethical and civic dimensions of educational policy; multicultural education and minority rights in education.

2023-24 Courses

Stanford Advisees

All Publications

  • When to shut students up: Civility, silencing, and free speech School Field Callan, E. 2011; 9 (1): 3-22
  • The Better Angels of Our Nature: Patriotism and Dirty Hands JOURNAL OF POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY Callan, E. 2010; 18 (3): 249-270

    View details for DOI 10.1111/j.1467-9760.2009.00352.x

    View details for Web of Science ID 000280124600001

  • The better angels of our nature: patriotism and dirty hands Journal of Political Philosophy Callan, E. 2010; 18 (3): 249-270
  • Teaching Evidence-Based Citizenship Education and a Civil Society: Teaching Evidence-Based Decision Making Callan, E. 2009: 43
  • Indoctrination The Oxford handbook of philosophy of education Callan, E., Arena, D. 2009
  • American democracy, education, and utopianism Why Do We Educate? Renewing the Conversation Callan, E. 2008; 1: 74-82
  • Justice, autonomy, and the good Creating Citizens: Political Education and Liberal Democracy Callan, E. 2007
  • Love, idolatry, and patriotism Social Theory and Practice Callan, E. 2006; 32 (4): 525-546
  • The ethics of assimilation ETHICS Callan, E. 2005; 115 (3): 471-500

    View details for Web of Science ID 000228680400002

  • Are we all cosmopolitans now? A reply to Costa 61st Annual Meeting of the Philosophy-of-Education-Society Callan, E. K. PHILOSOPHY EDUCATION SOC PUBLICATIONS OFFICE. 2005: 259–262

    View details for Web of Science ID 000235588000040

  • Citizenship and education ANNUAL REVIEW OF POLITICAL SCIENCE Callan, E. 2004; 7: 71-90

    View details for DOI 10.1146/annurev.polisci.7.012003.104924

    View details for Web of Science ID 000222518100005

  • Democratic patriotism and multicultural education Studies in Philosophy and Education Callan, E. 2002; 21 (6): 465-477