New publication by Philosophy Alumnus Dr. Steven Burik

THE END OF COMPARATIVE AND THE TASK OF COMPARATIVE
THINKING.
HEIDEGGER, DERRIDA, AND DAOISM
By Steven Burik, who graduated with his PhD from the National University of Singapore,
NUS in 2006. He teaches philosophy at Singapore Management University
and also at the Center for American Education, Broward College, Singapore.

End of Comparative Philosophy CoverThe End of Comparative and the Task of Comparative Thinking: Heidegger, Derrida, and Daoism, by Steven Burik (SUNY Press, 2009)

Steven Burik graduated with his PhD from the Department of Philosophy, National University of Singapore in 2006. He now teaches philosophy at Singapore Management University and at the Center for American Education, Broward College, Singapore.

More information about the book and its author can be found in the .pdf flyer.

Wong Soo Lam

Wong Soo Lam (M.A. NUS); Email: g0701324-at-nus.edu.sg; Degree: PhD

Soo LamAbout Himself: My previous research interest examines the concepts of material constitution, emergence, and their bearings on the problem of consciousness and the problem of mental causation. And my current research interest examines the concepts of causality, determinism, indeterminism and their implications for choice, action, and moral responsibility.

Areas of interest: Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Action, Philosophy of Religion, Ethics, Buddhist Philosophy

Jacklyn A. Cleofas

Jacklyn A. Cleofas Email:g0500277-at-nus.edu.sg; Degree: PhD

JacklynAbout Herself: For my dissertation I mainly worked on explaining and defending an argument against moral naturalism that comes from Ludwig Wittgenstein’s “A Lecture on Ethics.”  This argument is based on the possibility that someone who knows all natural facts can fail to know whether something is morally good.  My dissertation is currently under examination; at present I am a lecturer at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Areas of interest: Ethics, Philosophy of Language

Md. Munir Hossain Talukder

Md. Munir Hossain Talukder (M.A. Linköping University) ; Email:g0800292-at-nus.edu.sg; Degree: PhD

MunirAbout Himself: My research at NUS focuses on the comparative study of environmental philosophy. By comparing Western and Asian attitudes toward human-nature relationship, I want to spell out some common values that are seemed to appear as core values. Then, an ethical guideline on the basis of these common core values will be developed.

I obtained my Master’s degree in Applied Ethics from Linköping University, Sweden and Utrecht University, the Netherlands as an Erasmus Mundus scholar. I came from Bangladesh, where I gained my Bachelor (Honours) and Master degrees in Philosophy.

Beyond philosophical activities, I like to watch the exciting events around the globe.

Areas of interest: Environmental Ethics and Philosophy, Applied Ethics, Bioethics, Political Philosophy.

Some of my articles in international refereed journals are:

1. “Self, Nature, and Cultural Values”, Cultura. International Journal of Philosophy of Culture and Axiology 7:2 (2010), 81-99.

2. “The Concept of “Person” and Its Implication in Bioethics”, Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics 20:5 (2010), 157-160.

3. “Intimacy, Admirability, and Virtue: An Examination of Michael Slote’s View”, Human Affairs 20:1 (2010), 43-51.

Book Review

Review of Going to School in South Asia, Cultura. International Journal of Philosophy of Culture and Axiology 7:2 (2010), 272-278.

Tan Li Ling

Tan Li Ling (B.A. Hons NUS); Email: g0800379-at-nus.edu.sg; Degree: MA

LilingAbout Herself: I am presently working on the issue of global justice and world poverty for my M.A. thesis, with particular focus on the question of what moral obligations we as affluent individuals owe to the global poor. The familiar concern about injustice against certain individuals and communities aside, I am also concerned about issues of environmental justice and animal ethics. My other philosophical interests include ancient Chinese philosophy, particularly the thought of Confucius, Chuang-tzu and Lao-tzu.

Areas of interest: Political Philosophy, Applied Ethics, Chinese Philosophy

Fong Wai Mung

Fong Wai Mung (B.A. Hons NUS); Email: a0066352-at-nus.edu.sg; Degree: MA

Wai MungAbout Herself: I received my B.A. from NUS majoring in Philosophy and English Literature. My current research is on the Holocaust and antisemitism, as I think philosophy should have something to say about such great evils. I wonder if something intelligible to the human sense and conscience could be said about the Holocaust. I am also interested to look at how the Holocaust could alter our understanding of evil, of goodness, of rationality, and of God. Kierkegaard is one philosopher who inspires me deeply. Besides philosophizing, i enjoy running, swimming and learning foreign languages.

Areas of interest: The Holocaust and Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Moral Philosophy.