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Aurelia Armstrong is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Queensland's School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. She serves as Discipline Engagement lead in the Philosophy discipline and maintains an active research profile while teaching undergraduate courses in philosophy. Her institutional affiliation reflects her commitment to historical and philosophical inquiry within one of Australia's leading research universities. Dr Armstrong's educational background includes a BA(Hons) from Australian National University (1992) and a PhD from the University of Sydney (1998). This strong academic foundation has supported her development as a specialist in European philosophy with particular expertise in the works of Spinoza, Nietzsche, and Foucault. Her research interests span a rich interdisciplinary terrain including history of philosophy, Spinoza studies, Nietzsche studies, Foucault studies, modern European philosophy, social and political philosophy, ethics, gender studies, affect theory, and relational autonomy. Armstrong's work consistently explores the intersections between philosophical theory and practical application, particularly examining how concepts of freedom, power, and relationality operate in both historical and contemporary contexts. She approaches philosophical inquiry as a therapeutic practice that connects theoretical insights with lived experience. Analysis of Armstrong's publications reveals a consistent focus on Spinoza's ethical and political philosophy, with particular attention to concepts of freedom, power dynamics, affect theory, and relational autonomy. Her work demonstrates a sophisticated engagement with continental philosophy while maintaining relevance to contemporary political and ethical concerns. Over time, her scholarship has evolved from historical analysis of philosophical texts toward more applied explorations of how philosophical insights can address current social and political challenges, particularly regarding hope, agency, and ethical self-cultivation in complex modern contexts. Dr Armstrong maintains an active supervisory role, having guided numerous PhD and Master's students through their research projects spanning diverse philosophical topics from Nietzsche's ethics to Foucauldian analyses of institutional practices. Her research has been supported by grants including a UQ Early Career Researcher Open grant (2007-2008) for 'Affective Therapy: Emotion, Freedom and Ethics in Spinoza' and a UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund (2003-2006) for 'The Subject, Power and Freedom: Spinoza, Nietzsche, Foucault.'

• History of Philosophy
• Spinoza Studies
• Nietzsche Studies
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Andrew Milne is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Philosophy within the School of Humanities at The University of Western Australia. He teaches undergraduate units including Aesthetics (PHIL3002), Philosophy of Religion (PHIL2003), Metaphysics (PHIL3001), and co-teaches Continental Philosophy (PHIL3005) with Nin Kirkham. His research spans Nietzsche studies, philosophy of art, and continental philosophy with publications on Nietzsche, Keynes, and Susan Sontag. Current projects examine Stanley Cavell, Louis Armstrong, Howard Hodgkin, Ernest Hemingway, and Henry Miller, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with literature, music, and visual arts. His work frequently intersects cultural criticism, political theory, and aesthetics. Analysis of his publications reveals consistent focus on philosophical interpretation of artistic media, particularly photography's relationship to memory and reality. His scholarship bridges historical analysis (Nietzsche, Keynes) with contemporary cultural critique, often appearing in both academic journals and public forums like The Conversation. The recurring themes of mysticism, polemics, and public art demonstrate his unique approach to continental thought. Dr Milne actively supervises Honours students in Philosophy, including cross-disciplinary projects in History and Fine Art. He encourages prospective research students to contact him for supervision opportunities across philosophical topics and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Nietzsche Studies
• Philosophy of Art
• Continental Philosophy
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Matthew Sharpe is the National Head of School at the School of Philosophy, part of the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy at Australian Catholic University. His research focuses on philosophy as a way of life, ancient philosophy (particularly Stoicism and Hadot’s spiritual exercises), critical theory, and political philosophy. He critically engages with thinkers like Nietzsche, Marx, and Camus, addressing contemporary issues like fascism, social inequality, and the Enlightenment’s legacy. His work spans interdisciplinary topics such as religion, law, and medical ethics, with a focus on applying philosophical concepts to modern challenges. Recent publications analyze Jordan Peterson’s ideology, Marx’s critique of law, and the intersection of philosophy with palliative care. Sharpe’s scholarly contributions include books and edited volumes on philosophy as a lived practice, Nietzsche’s political thought, and Camus’s existentialism. His interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy with sociology, political theory, and religious studies. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his prolific output reflects sustained academic engagement. Collaborations with scholars like Robert P. Nolan and Kirk Turner highlight his network in applied and continental philosophy.

• Philosophy as a Way of Life
• Ancient Philosophy
• Critical Theory
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Prof Ruth Abbey is a Professor and Department Chair of Humanities and Social Sciences at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. She holds a PhD from McGill University and previously taught at the University of Notre Dame and University of Kent at Canterbury. As former Editor-in-Chief of The Review of Politics , her work bridges political theory, philosophy, and historical analysis. Her research focuses on Friedrich Nietzsche, Charles Taylor, feminist political thought, liberal theory, and animal ethics. Research Interests: Prof Abbey specializes in Nietzsche's middle-period writings, Charles Taylor's philosophical contributions, feminist critiques of political theory, and intersections of animal ethics with liberal political frameworks. Her work often examines moral progress, historical narratives, and the ethical dimensions of social change. Key Themes in Publications: Her recent scholarship explores Nietzsche's Enlightenment critiques, comparative analyses of Taylor and Pinker on moral progress, and gender dynamics within animal rights movements. Notable works include Nietzsche’s Middle Period and Charles Taylor, Second Edition , which contextualize complex philosophical ideas for broader audiences. Awards & Grants: No specific awards listed, though her extensive editorial roles and prolific publication record reflect academic recognition. Active in supervising doctoral candidates in political theory and philosophy. Labs & Collaborations: Engaged in interdisciplinary dialogues on cosmopolitanism, animal ethics, and feminist theory through collaborative edited volumes and international conferences.

• Political Theory
• Philosophy
• Historical Studies
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Dr. Michael Ure is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at Monash University's School of Social Sciences, specializing in modern and classical political theory, European philosophy, and philosophy as a way of life. He holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne (2005) and has held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Queensland. Ure is the lead investigator of the ARC Discovery grant 'Reinventing Philosophy as a Way of Life' (2014-2019) and editor of the Bloomsbury series on the same theme. His research spans Nietzsche, Foucault, and Hadot, with notable works including Nietzsche's The Gay Science (2019) and Philosophy as a Way of Life (2021). He actively supervises PhD candidates in Nietzschean studies, political emotions, and European philosophy. His work engages interdisciplinary themes like Stoicism, political resistance, and experimental ethics. Awards include multiple Rufus Davis Awards for supervising top Honours theses. Teaching focuses on modern political thought, grand theories in politics, and Italian political thought. Collaborations include international joint PhD programs with institutions like ITTB Mumbai and the University of Warwick. Current projects explore Nietzsche's therapy, Camus' moral philosophy, and the application of ancient philosophies to contemporary life.

• Political Theory
• History of Philosophy
• Nietzsche Studies
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Dr. Rohan Price is a Lecturer in the Department of Law within the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts at Southern Cross University. His academic credentials include a BA, LLB, and LLM from the University of Tasmania, and a DPhil from the University of New England. Price specializes in interdisciplinary research bridging philosophy, colonial history, and socio-legal studies, with a focus on Nietzschean and Heideggerian frameworks applied to colonial contexts. His research explores: Political philosophy : Critiques of colonialism through Nietzsche and Heidegger. Comparative legal history : Property law, labor rights, and regulatory systems in colonial Asia. Ontological violence : Colonial power structures in Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Price's publications (2010–2022) predominantly analyze colonial legacies, philosophical historiography, and regulatory challenges. Trends include a shift from localized legal case studies (e.g., Hong Kong labor law) to broader philosophical examinations of settler colonialism and environmental governance. He actively seeks PhD candidates interested in colonial property law, compensation systems, or the intersection of philosophy and history. No awards, grants, or laboratory affiliations are documented.

• Political philosophy
• Comparative legal history
• Nietzsche studies
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Goetz Richter is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney’s Sydney Conservatorium of Music, specializing in violin performance and philosophy. He holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Sydney (2007) and has dual expertise in music performance and academic research. His roles include coordinating violin performance studies and supervising higher-degree students. Richter previously served as Associate Concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (1987–2002), with additional orchestral leadership roles in Australia and internationally. Education and Philosophy: Completed performance studies at Munich’s Hochschule für Musik under Gerhart Hetzel, Max Rostal, Arthur Grumiaux, and Riccardo Odnopossoff. His PhD research explored philosophy of science and music. He initiated the cross-disciplinary 'Elective Affinities' project (2012) linking music and philosophy. Research Interests: Philosophy of music performance, violin pedagogy, ontological aspects of music, and historical performance practices. Notable works include The Congruence of Philosophy and Music (2008) and translations of Eugen Fink’s writings on Nietzsche. Recent research explores musical interpretation through phenomenology and hermeneutics. Publications/Contributions: Over 30 scholarly works including books, journal articles, and conference papers. Key topics: Plato’s aesthetics, Nietzsche’s philosophy, and pedagogical innovations in string performance. Active in editorial roles for String Praxis and international music journals. Teaching and Leadership: Chair of Strings at Sydney Conservatorium since 1997, mentoring students who excel in international competitions. Founded the Camden Haven Music Festival and Kendall National Violin Competition. Guest faculty at the Euro Arts Festival (Leipzig) and visiting professor at Wuhan Conservatorium, China. Orchestral Advocacy: Played key roles in musicians’ unions and industry reforms, including negotiating the 1995 Musicians’ Enterprise Agreement. Served on the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Board (2007–2016) addressing sustainable orchestral practices and artist well-being. Performance Projects: Collaborations with leading artists (Hermann Baumann, Jeanell Carrigan) and global recitals spanning Australia, Europe, Asia. Active in chamber music ensembles like Trio Novalis and the Sydney Schubert Society.

• Music Performance
• Philosophy of Music
• Violin Pedagogy
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Joanne Faulkner is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University's School of Communication, Society and Culture , with affiliations to the Ethics and Agency Research Centre and Global Indigenous Futures Research Centre . Her work bridges media, philosophy, and critical race theory, focusing on childhood representations in Australian postcolonial contexts. PhD in Philosophy, La Trobe University (2006) MA in Philosophy, Australian National University (1999) Her research explores intersections of childhood , national identity , and Indigenous rights , informed by Nietzschean philosophy , feminist theory , and psychoanalysis . Recent publications examine colonial memory politics and media ethics. Her 15 most recent outputs reveal strong engagement with Indigenous childhood , media representation , and postcolonial theory , often integrating Nietzschean thought to critique innocence discourses. Scientific Awards : Outstanding Thesis Award (2006) Joanne supervises PhD projects in critical child studies , cultural studies , and critical race theory . She has contributed to journals like Journal of Nietzsche Studies and Critical Horizons , and participated in projects including the ARC Future Fellowship on childhood in postcolonial Australia.

• Critical Childhood Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Media Representations
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Fred Cheung serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at the University of Queensland, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. His academic profile demonstrates sustained engagement with Chinese intellectual history and literary studies, particularly through the lens of Lu Xun scholarship and cross-cultural philosophical analysis with Nietzschean thought. His research interests span Chinese literature, comparative intellectual history, and modern Chinese cultural studies with specific expertise in Lu Xun's works, Nietzsche's reception in China, and 20th-century Chinese intellectual movements. Specializes in Lu Xun's literary contributions and historical context Examines intersections between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions Investigates cultural translation and reception history Analyzes modern Chinese essay forms and intellectual discourse Cheung's publication record reveals consistent scholarly output since 1999, with recent work focusing on historical verification of Lu Xun's Hong Kong lectures and complex analyses of Lu Xun's relationship with Confucian tradition. His research methodology combines archival investigation with philosophical analysis, producing significant contributions to understanding Republican-era Chinese intellectual history. As a supervisor, Cheung has guided postgraduate research including a 2007 Master's thesis examining foreign language anxiety in Chinese classrooms and a 2006 PhD dissertation analyzing Chinese modal particles. His research has been supported by University of Queensland grants including the 2003 'Studies Of Lu Xun & Modern Chinese Literature In Australia' project and the 2002 'Reviving the radical tradition of Lu Xun' initiative.

• Chinese Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Intellectual History
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Sean Bowden is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Deakin University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research explores contemporary French and European philosophy, with a focus on the philosophy of action and agency, and has authored several books including 'The Priority of Events: Deleuze's Logic of Sense' and co-edited collections on Deleuze, pragmatism, and twentieth-century French philosophy. Bowden's research interests include expressive agency, the philosophy of events, and the works of Gilles Deleuze, Alain Badiou, and Friedrich Nietzsche. He investigates how agency is conceptualized in relation to events and expression, drawing from continental philosophy traditions. Analysis of his publications reveals consistent engagement with Deleuzian philosophy, action theory, and critiques of representationalism. Recent work explores artistic agency, collective action ethics, and interdisciplinary connections between philosophy, art, and cognitive science. He has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students, with topics ranging from philosophical foundations of affect and ideology to the works of Foucault, Whitehead, and Nietzsche. His students have explored diverse areas including digital outside, freedom in Bergson, and improvisation.

• Contemporary French Philosophy
• European Philosophy
• Philosophy of Action
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Peter James Holbrook is a Professor at the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences within the Faculty of Education and Arts. His academic work centers on interdisciplinary explorations of literature, politics, and emotion in early modern contexts. Research Focus: Holbrook's scholarship examines: Shakespearean political and philosophical dimensions Renaissance literary traditions and emotional expression Intersections of power, freedom, and dependency in early modern texts Historical evolution of literary criticism methodologies Cultural legacies of canonical authors His publications (2014-2020) demonstrate consistent engagement with Shakespearean reinterpretation, Renaissance tragedy, and emotion theory. Recent works increasingly address political philosophy within literary frameworks, particularly communism and social justice in historical contexts, while maintaining focus on emotional historiography and performance studies.

• Shakespeare Studies
• Renaissance Literature
• Political Criticism
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William McDonald is an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England (UNE), affiliated with the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and has taught globally, including at the University of Copenhagen and Ashoka University, India. His research focuses on the history of philosophy, particularly Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Foucault, alongside comparative religion, philosophical psychology, ethics, and aesthetics. McDonald is a leading Kierkegaard scholar, co-editing the six-volume Kierkegaard’s Concepts (Routledge) and contributing entries to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. He has held research fellowships in Denmark, the USA, Australia, the UK, and Slovakia. His work explores intersections between existentialism, comparative religion, and emotional philosophy, including analyses of boredom, anxiety, and spiritual transformation. McDonald’s publications span books, edited volumes, and journal articles on Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and cross-cultural philosophy. He has also produced theater works and documentaries addressing social and ethical themes, including True Sex (1997) and Womb Loom (1996), as well as films on Indigenous Australian activism and healthcare. His academic contributions bridge philosophy, religion, and cultural studies, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue. Current research emphasizes comparative philosophy of religion and the application of existentialist thought to contemporary ethical dilemmas.

• History of Philosophy
• Philosophical Psychology
• Comparative Religion
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Antonia Pont is Associate Professor of Writing and Literature at Deakin University's School of Communication and Creative Arts. Her interdisciplinary research spans creative writing, philosophy of practice, deconstruction, and performative writing. She examines habit, change, and embodied practices through philosophical and creative lenses. Dr. Pont teaches courses including Writer's Toolkit, Writing Spaces, and Writing Project. Her research explores subtractive methodologies in creative practice, yoga as embodied philosophy, and intersections between writing and somatic disciplines. She has supervised over 20 doctoral students in creative writing and philosophy.

• Creative Writing
• Philosophy of Practice
• Deconstruction
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Dr. Stephan Atzert is a Senior Lecturer in German Studies at the School of Languages and Cultures , University of Queensland. His academic work focuses on the reception of Arthur Schopenhauer's philosophy , particularly its intersections with psychoanalysis, Buddhism, and German literature. Education: Masters (Coursework) in Education from Monash University Research interests include: Schopenhauer's influence on Nietzsche, Deussen, and Freud Comparative studies of Schopenhauer and Buddhist philosophy Critique of German Idealism and atheism German literary authors: Thomas Bernhard and Heiner Müller Frankfurt School, German student movement, and Red Army Faction Key Article Themes Dr. Atzert's publications analyze Schopenhauer's role in cross-cultural philosophy, linking concepts like the Principium Individuationis with Buddhist doctrines (Pañcaupādānakkhandha, Paṭicca Samuppāda). His work also explores intersections between Schopenhauer's unconscious and Freudian psychoanalysis, alongside literary critiques of post-war German narratives. Grants and Supervision He has received grants such as the UQ Early Career Researcher Grant (2003) and has supervised PhD and Master’s theses on topics including Schopenhauer's metaphysics, feminist literature, and media discourse analysis of the Red Army Faction.

• Schopenhauer's Philosophy
• Psychoanalysis
• Buddhism in Europe
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Dr. Steven Stolz is a Senior Lecturer (Teaching & Research) at the University of Adelaide's School of Education within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. He holds a PhD in Philosophy and previously served as Program Director for the Master of Teaching program. His interdisciplinary research bridges philosophy and education, focusing on topics such as embodiment, ethics, and curriculum studies. He has authored over 50 publications, including books like *The Body, Embodiment, and Education* (2021), and serves on editorial boards for *Educational Philosophy and Theory* and *Educational Theory*. Active in professional associations, he is a former Convener of the AARE’s 'Educational Philosophy & Theory' group. Stolz’s qualifications include BEd, GradDipTh (Theology), MA (Philosophy), and PhD (Philosophy). He supervises HDR students in areas like philosophy of education, phenomenology, and moral education. His podcast, *Deep Thinking with Dr Steven Stolz*, explores academic rigor in real-life contexts. He remains a registered secondary school teacher and has held visiting scholar roles globally. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating thinkers like Nietzsche, Husserl, and MacIntyre. Teaching responsibilities include courses on qualitative research methods and mixed methods research. Professional activities include membership in societies such as the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain and the American Educational Research Association. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his extensive publications and editorial roles highlight scholarly distinction.

• Philosophy of Education
• Educational Epistemology
• Phenomenology
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