Dr. Pierrick Bourrat

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Prior to coming to Australia, Pierrick Bourrat was a research associate at the University of Oxford, focusing on cognitive evolutionary science and religion. He completed his PhD at the University of Sydney in 2015 and subsequently held an ARC postdoctoral research associate position at the University of Sydney from 2015 to 2016. In 2017, he was awarded a Macquarie University Research Fellowship. At Macquarie University, he currently teaches and conducts research in the philosophy of biology, particularly on evolutionary topics. His research interests encompass psychology, altruism, cultural evolution, and cognitive science related to religion. Currently, Pierrick is working on a project that explores the origins and maintenance of individuality within the context of evolution, analyzing questions about levels of selection and heritability reductionism. He is known for his contributions to understanding evolutionary theory and its implications for cognitive science and religion.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in philosophy of biology and evolutionary theory.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
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