Tag Archives: philosophy

Japanese Studies: we have a problem—in theory

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Paula

There are plenty of stereotypes about graduate students, but one of the most persistent images is that of the intellectual snob. Using obscure words in everyday conversations, sprinkling buzzwords into explanations in class, and name-dropping the scholars or theorists they’ve … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Women Researchers in Japanese Philosophy or Culture

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Paula

The Faculty of Humanities of Kyushu University in Japan is now actively recruiting academic women researchers for the “Women Researchers Promotion Program”, according to its policy of “Supporting Positive Activities for Female Researchers” This program is based on the “Supporting … Continue reading →

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Four Job Openings: Faculty of Liberal Arts, Lecturer on Anthropology/Japan Studies; Political Science; Philosophy/History; Economics

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Paula

Institution Type:   College / University Location:   Japan Position:   Lecturer Website: http://www.laureate.net Laureate International Universities (www.laureate.net), an international network of more than 50 universities in 24 countries, offering more than 130 undergraduate degree, graduate degree, and certificate programs in fields including … Continue reading →

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