Dr. Kim Sterelny

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2009-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Full-time role in the Department of Philosophy at ANU.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.