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QUALIFICATIONS
| 1973 |
BA(Hons) Keele University. Philosophy
and English |
| 1975 |
MA (By Research) Keele University. Philosophy. Thesis: Flesh: An essay on personal identity. Examiner: David
Wiggins |
| 1982 |
PhD. University College, London.
Philosophy. Thesis: The historical character of art: an essay
in constructivist philosophy.
Examiners: Malcolm Budd &
R. A. Sharpe |
| 1995 |
Inaugurated: Professor of Philosophy, University
of Brighton, UK |
| 1999--2004 |
Vice President, British Society of Aesthetics |
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
| 2013--present |
University of Brighton, Emeritus
Professor of Philosophy |
| 2005--present |
California State University, Fullerton, Adjunct Professor,
Philosophy Dept. |
| 1995--2012 |
University of Brighton, Professor of Philosophy &
Lecturer in Philosophy |
| 1992--95 |
University of Brighton, Senior/Principal
Lecturer in Philosophy |
| 1979--92 |
Brighton
Polytechnic, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy |
| 1976--79 |
East Sussex
College of Higher Education, Lecturer in Philosophy |
| 1974--76 |
Chelsea College
of Physical Education, Lecturer in Philosophy |
Also:
| 1993 |
Open
University Summer School tutor (Philosophy and the Arts) |
| 1983 |
Part-Time
Lecturer, University of Sussex |
| 1979--80 |
Visiting
Professor of Philosophy, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITES
| Undergraduate courses taught include: |
Introductory philosophy
Aesthetic appreciation/ Philosophy of art
Philosophy of mind
Philosophy of natural and social science (all levels)
Aesthetics of dance (all levels)
Philosophy of Wittgenstein
Freedom of the will
Philosophy of language
Metaphysics
Descartes
Introductory logic |
| Graduate courses taught include: |
Philosophy of Wittgenstein
Philosophy of art/aesthetics (esp. aesthetics of dance)
Philosophy of language
Philosophy of mind
Twentieth century ideas of human nature |
| Interdisciplinary courses/panels: |
Sport, values and ideology
Art education
Dance education
Ethics of research |
| Supervision of research students: |
Supervision of MPhil and PhD candidates
participation in Thesis panels
(also supervision of PhD candidates at other universities) |
| Preparation of graduate & research
students: |
Graduate Training Workshop 1987 to 1992
Certificate in Research Methodology 1995 to 1999 |
| Major administrative responsibilities: |
Co-ordinator, courses in Socio-Cultural disciplines in Chelsea
School
M.A. Physical Education: Course Leader 1986 to 1996 |
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OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
| Research Degree Supervision (completed): |
Two MA Theses in Canada
Two M.Phil Theses
One MA (by research) Thesis
Ten Ph.D. Theses
Currently supervising five Ph.D. Theses
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| Research Degree Examining: |
Seven Ph.D; One M.Phil; One M.Litt (Univ. of Oxford)
One Ph.D. (University of Utrecht) |
| External Examining: |
External Examiner, BA (Hons) Philosophy, University of Birmingham
(2000-2003)
External Examiner, BA (Hons) Philosophy, University of Lancaster
(1997-2001)
External Examiner, MSc by Research (Philosophy), University of
Edinburgh (1995-1999)
External Examiner, BA (Hons), De Montfort University (Bedford)
(1995-1998)
Moderator, undergraduate aesthetics courses, University of Sussex
(1994) |
| Scholarly Activity: |
Vice President British Society of Aesthetics (1999--2004); member
of Executive Committee (1985-1998); and referee for British
Journal of Aesthetics
Editorial Consultant, Journal of Comparative Literature and
Aesthetics
Editorial Consultant, Idealistic Studies
Treasurer and Assistant Editor, R. G. Collingwood Society 1989--93
Editorial Consultant, Res Publica
Referee for Education and Social Research Council (ESRC) research
proposals
Referee for publications for Harvester Press, Routledge, Oxford
University Press |
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