Dr. Rob Wilson

Professor

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Biography

Rob Wilson is a professor of philosophy at the University of Western Australia with over 25 years of teaching experience in North America and Australia. He completed his Bachelor of Arts with honors in philosophy at the University of Western Australia and earned his Master's and Doctorate from Cornell University. As a Fulbright Scholar, he studied from late 1987 to early 1992. Wilson became a full professor in 1999 and has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada for his contributions to philosophy in 2009. His teaching engagements include positions at Queen’s University, the University of Alberta, and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Wilson has initiated various community engagement projects, particularly in the areas of philosophy for children and eugenics. His research interests are diverse, encompassing cognitive and biological sciences, philosophy of the mind, bioethics, and metaphysics. He has authored multiple books and numerous articles in leading philosophy journals. Wilson is also actively involved in editing books and has received prestigious awards for his work in philosophy and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and researching philosophy with a focus on cognitive sciences, anthropology, and community engagement.

Professor

2017-01-01 — 2019-12-31

La Trobe University • Melbourne, Australia

Teaching and engaging in research projects, collaborating on various philosophy initiatives.

Awards

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Work Integrated Learning Award: Innovation Award

2023-10-11
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Senior Research Award

Courses

Bioethics Exploring Nature Science Social Political Philosophy

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
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