In this symposium we will present a theme based on our research projects within the doctoralprogramme specialisation Philosophical Studies of Educational Relations. With backgrounds asteachers from different fields of the education system we immerse in epistemological, aesthetic,ethical and political questions of the educational relation, from a dynamical perspective combiningtheoretical reflection and practical experience. Given this, we will highlight the educationalrelation from four perspectives.Firstly, an analysis of presentation, representation and re-presentation, discussing thecurriculum not as a representation of the world but as a representation of itself. The inquirydelves into the difference between representation departing from fixed category and representationas a testimony.Secondly, a phenomenological investigation of emotions as existential conditions in theeducational relation. The point of departure provides an understanding of the reciprocal influencesbetween the lived body, the lived space and the lived time fixing the searchlight on emotions asphenomenon.Thirdly, a reexamination of the prior critique of the “soft pedagogy”, contextualized by theimage of today's teacher with enthusiasm and inspiration as required appliances at hand,reconnects the inquiry to the ongoing discussion of the importance of a relational perspective.Forthly, an analysis of the paradox of education as the will for the other to will, starting from aradical intersubjectivity, continuing through three perspectives of intersubjective willing andthereby proceeding a voyage from will as concept to will as phenomenon.The overarching aim of this symposium is philosophing about educational research,philosophising as educational research and philosophising in educational research.The symposium is intended for the session of philosophy of education.