Degree type
PhD, Masters by research
Closing date
1 February 2025
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
About the research project
The philosophy program invites East-West Philosophy applications (from both domestic and international applicants).
Philosophy is a common rational human enterprise and indeed philosophy, whether East or West, interrogates the same world. The historical and current exchanges between different philosophical traditions emerging out of unique cultures can make substantial contributions to addressing philosophical problems. This research project aims to draw attention to the value of these intercultural philosophical engagements between Eastern and Western traditions, not merely as a comparative exercise, but to show how the different philosophical lenses and the different perspectives can illuminate what may have been previously overlooked or obscure. Creating a common place in which intercultural philosophical discourse can take place offers an opportunity for advancing the discipline of philosophy generally by addressing philosophical problems outside the usual frame of Western cultural dominance.
This project engages with some of the central debates shared by both Eastern and Western philosophy concerning truth, realism, epistemic justification, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, phenomenology, ontology, and causation. It explores specific philosophical problems such as the nature of self, personal identity, the mind-body relation, autonomy, truth/reality, free-will, consciousness, ethics and normativity and the implications of these debates for subsequent Eastern and Western thought and for contemporary philosophy. The project offers the opportunity to explore new scholarly analyses of recently translated texts previously unavailable to Western scholars. In this way, it demonstrates the fecundity of collaborative cross-cultural investigations.
This project may have a part-time study option available. Some restrictions may apply. Please discuss your preference with the Supervisor and note your preferred study option when applying.
Primary Supervisor
Funding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $33,511 per annum (2025 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit Scholarships and fees.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- First-class Honours or equivalent in Philosophy
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr Sonam Thakchoe to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 February 2025.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section at Research degrees.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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