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Kim Sterelny is a prominent philosopher, currently affiliated with the Australian National University (ANU). He has held positions at various institutions including Sydney University, La Trobe University, and Victoria University of Wellington. In 2009, he transitioned to a full-time role at ANU. His research interests primarily explore the intersection of philosophy and the sciences, particularly regarding human evolution and the cognitive capacities that make complex social life possible. Sterelny's notable works include 'Representational Theory of Mind', 'Language and Reality' (co-authored with Michael Devitt), and 'Thought: A Hostile World', which won the Lakatos Prize in 2003. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities and the Royal Society of New Zealand. Beyond philosophy, he enjoys engaging in activities such as bushwalking, snorkeling, bird watching, and savoring curries with red wine. Sterelny is an active research supervisor and involved in various scholarly projects, contributing significantly to the understanding of cultural diversity and social complexity in evolutionary contexts.
Australian National University • Canberra, Australia
Full-time role in the Department of Philosophy at ANU.
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