Benjamin G Cook

Benjamin’s passion is work that combines his analytical and academic skills with his research interests in Islam: especially Sufism.


Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy
University of Tasmania (Candidate)

Master of Arts in Philosophy
University of Tasmania
 
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
University of New England


Publications

 ‘Ibn Sab’in and Islamic Orthodoxy’, Journal of Islamic Philosophy, (Forthcoming)

 
Employment

Employment Trainer
Sureway Employment and Training, 2011 - 2012
Working with the long-term unemployed to increase their employment skills and their motivation.
 
Philosophy Tutor
University of Tasmania

- Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Logic
- The Quest for Values: Goodness, Justice, Beauty  

Research Assistant
University of Tasmania

Proof Reader
The Treasure: Australia’s Sufi Magazine (2007 – 2010)

Business Partner
Kiswa. Textile print house specialising in hand silkscreen printed products (2007 – 2010)
 

Exhibitions

Object of Design
New Gallery, Launceston, Tasmania, 15th July – 26th August 2010
 
Tea Towel Exhibition
Serpentine Gallery, Lismore, New South Wales, 27th July – 11th August 2010 


Research Interests
  • Metaphysics
  • Ontology
  • Sufism (especially the works of Ibn ‘Ata’ Allah)
  • Nagarjuna
  • Nietzsche
  • The application of philosophical counselling and motivational interviewing techniques for aiding the long-term unemployed
  • The methodology of comparative philosophy