I would love to have a PhD student of promise, but it would not be good for a student to do a doctorate with me while I am at a small university. Much better to do a thesis via a good quality university and have me as an ancillary advisor, and then only if the topic is squarely in my field (philosophy of biology). The future of a good candidate depends, unfairly perhaps, upon the status of the university and department in which the doctorate is done.
Much better to do a thesis via a good quality university....The future of a good candidate depends, unfairly perhaps, upon the status of the university and department in which the doctorate is done.
Out of curiosity, how high does a university’s prestige level need to be in order to qualify as “good quality” in your view?
If you are considering
Doing a PhD
In philosophy
In Oz
At the age of 40
then you need to talk to the albino gorilla.
Are you just referring to the rough philosophy job market, or some specific posts at that blog?
Out of motivated curiosity, are you familiar with other elements of academia in Australia?
Not at all, sorry. I’m a Yank. I just know Wilkins by way of various web fora, and the names of a few other philosophers through Wilkins.
I would love to have a PhD student of promise, but it would not be good for a student to do a doctorate with me while I am at a small university. Much better to do a thesis via a good quality university and have me as an ancillary advisor, and then only if the topic is squarely in my field (philosophy of biology). The future of a good candidate depends, unfairly perhaps, upon the status of the university and department in which the doctorate is done.
Thx, John. That kind of advice is exactly the reason I suggested that Mr. Porter get in touch with you.
Just curious: Did you stumble upon rational Harry Potter as an indirect result of my dragging you into this?
Out of curiosity, how high does a university’s prestige level need to be in order to qualify as “good quality” in your view?