Academic Background & Expertise
Dr. Steven Stolz is a Senior Lecturer (Teaching & Research) at the University of Adelaide with over a decade of experience in higher education. Before entering academia, he spent ten years as a secondary school teacher across various curriculum areas in Australia, where he developed his passion for bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application.
His interdisciplinary scholarship sits at the intersection of philosophy and education, with expertise in educational philosophy and theory. Dr. Stolz holds a Bachelor of Education (secondary), Graduate Diploma of Theology, Master of Arts (philosophy), and Doctor of Philosophy (philosophy).
Why Deep Thinking?
"Throughout my academic career, I've been fascinated by how philosophical insights can transform our understanding of everyday challenges. Too often, valuable research remains locked in academic publications, inaccessible to those who could benefit most from these ideas.
Deep Thinking represents my commitment to bridging this gap—transforming complex academic research into practical wisdom for real-world application. My goal is to help listeners navigate life's complexities with both intellectual depth and actionable strategies they can apply immediately."
Professional Achievements
Dr. Stolz is the former Convener of the Australian Association for Research in Education "Educational Philosophy & Theory" special interest group (2013-2024) and an associate staff member of the Philosophy Department at the University of Adelaide. He maintains an active research profile (ORCID ID: 0000-0001-5900-0329) with contributions to multiple academic disciplines. His research spans numerous disciplines, including:
Epistemology and educational theory
Phenomenology and embodied cognition
Ethics and applied ethics
Psychology of learning
Curriculum studies and educational policy
He has authored over 50 academic publications, including several influential books, such as The Body, Embodiment, & Education: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Routledge), and Theory & Philosophy in Education Research: Methodological Dialogues (Routledge).
Dr. Stolz has been recognized with multiple research awards and invited as a visiting scholar at universities in the UK, US, and Australia, including the University of Edinburgh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Monash University.
Contact
For academic inquiries: steven.stolz@adelaide.edu.au
For podcast-related inquiries: deepthinking@stevenstolz.com
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