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Daryl Ooi is a Senior Lecturer in the Philosophy Department at the National University of Singapore. He teaches courses focusing on philosophical medical perspectives, everyday ethics in Singapore, ethical disagreement, philosophy education, and comparative Chinese philosophy. His teaching emphasizes the importance of rethinking and reimagining the value of 'care' in education. He believes that education plays a critical role in developing the skills and dispositions necessary for students to navigate a fractured world. Daryl has received several teaching awards, including the Australasian Association of Philosophy's ‘Innovation Inclusive Curricula Prize’ and various faculty teaching awards. His research interests include philosophy education, particularly the rethinking of 'care' in the classroom, emotions with a focus on resentment and forgiveness, and the history of philosophy, especially the works of David Hume, Mencius, and Wang Yangming. He is currently working on a book manuscript entitled 'History of Philosophy of Resentment' under contract with Cambridge University Press. Daryl is also active in various academic committees and is passionate about making philosophy accessible to the broader public, engaging in discussions about topics like Pokémon and Seinfeld in relation to philosophical concepts.
National University of Singapore • Singapore
Teaches various philosophy courses with a focus on contemporary ethical issues and philosophical foundations.
Department of Economics