Robert Fisher (born 1943) was a Professor of Education at

Brunel University Brunel University London is a public research university located in the Uxbridge area of London, England. It was founded in 1966 and named after the Victorian engineer and pioneer of the Industrial Revolution, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. In June 1 ...

, with a particular interest in the teaching of

Philosophy Philosophy (from , ) is the systematized study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind, and language. Such questions are often posed as problems to be studied or resolved. Some ...

to children. He published several books including: * ''Unlocking literacy: a guide for teachers'' * ''Teaching Children to Think'' * ''Teaching Thinking: philosophical enquiry in the classroom''

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British educational theorists Academics of Brunel University London 1943 births Living people {{UK-philosopher-stub