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This paper explores the meaning of teacher–student relationships in the light of Derrida’s notions of hospitality and trust. Drawing on Derrida, the author delineates two aspects of educational hospitality: hospitality without determinacy and hospitality as self-surrender. It is argued that educational hospitality is underpinned by trust. A sound teacher–student relationship, the paper concludes, consists in educational hospitality and embedded trust.
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Heartfelt thanks to Gert Biesta and reviewers for their thoughtful comments and special thanks to Peter Roberts for his constructive suggestions and great help in bringing this paper to fruition.
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Hung, R. Educational Hospitality and Trust in Teacher–Student Relationships: A Derridarian Visiting. Stud Philos Educ 32, 87–99 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11217-012-9326-3
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