Topics in Continental Philosophy

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A research project using the methods of contemporary Continental Philosophy to explore the contemporary issues in culture, politics, art and science.

The Philosophy team at Staffordshire University welcomes PhD proposals from prospective students in the field of Continental Philosophy. We offer close personal supervision via on-campus or distance learning routes to students in a wide variety of research areas in Continental Philosophy (20^th and 21^st Century European Philosophy, 20^th Century French Continental Philosophy, Vitalism, New Materialisms and Poststructuralism). Our interdisciplinary approach and experienced research supervisors allow you to explore your area of philosophical interest in themes in relation to staffs existing research projects Film-Philosophy, Philosophy of Literature, Environmental Humanities.

Funding

This PhD is offered on a self-funded basis. Details of all postgraduate fees and funding can be found here: (Fees and finance - Staffordshire University (staffs.ac.uk))

Supervisory team

Dr Patrick O'Connor

Associate Professor

Patrick is an associate professor of Philosophy . His main area of interest is European Philosophy. He writes about philosophy, film and literature

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Professor David Webb

Professor

David is the course leader for Continental Philosophy. His expertise includes Modern European Philosophy, especially phenomenology, and French epistemology and philosophy of science (Heidegger, Levinas, Foucault, Serres, Bachelard, Cavaill&egrav…

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Course requirements

A relevant first degree in Philosophy or a cognate subject (essential).

An MA or equivalent degree in a related topic/theme/discipline (essential). Evidence of relevant cognate commercial or industrial skills (desirable).

How to apply

We are seeking outstanding applicants to develop doctoral research project on Continental Philosophy. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide.

If you are interested in this opportunity please email a copy of your latest CV along with a letter outlining your experience and interest in this subject area to Dr Patrick O’Connor (patrick.o’connor@staffs.ac.uk).

Suitable applicants will then be asked to work up a complete PhD proposal prior to application.

Additional information

This PhD project offers expert supervision in Continental Philosophy. Dr Patrick O’Connor (philosophy) is an established researcher who has published on Continental Philosophy and a number of continental philosophers (Heidegger, Derrida, Badiou, Blanchot, Merleau-Ponty), and who is developing a project on film-philosophy. Prof. David Webb is an established researcher who has published on Continental Philosophy and a number of Continental Philosophers (Serres, Foucault, Heidegger). His current research interests are in the work of Michel Serres, philosophical engagements with climate, and the environmental humanities.

For more information on our areas of expertise and potential supervisors you can see a list of recent publications by our research staff on their department web pages here and here.

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