Dr. Nicholas Southwood

Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Southwood is a Head at the School of Philosophy in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University and an ARC Future Fellow. He serves as a Co-Editor for the Journal of Political Philosophy. His work primarily revolves around moral and political philosophy, engaging with issues in epistemology, philosophy of law, and philosophy of social science. He has authored several monographs including 'Contractualism: Foundations of Morality' (Oxford University Press, 2010) and 'Explaining Norms' (Oxford University Press, 2014). His current research focuses on the nature and proper role of feasibility in politics. Southwood's publication record includes articles in esteemed journals such as Ethics, Mind, Noûs, Philosophical Quarterly, Philosophical Studies, Philosophy Phenomenological Research, and Philosophy & Public Affairs.

Research Interests

Experience

Head

2017-01-01 — Present

School of Philosophy, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Leading the School of Philosophy, overseeing research and academic programs.

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
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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.