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Category: Concepts in UQ Philosophy and History
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The Humanistic Ascent. Reclaiming Dignity in Australian Higher Education
25 February 2026 Dr Neville Buch (ABN 86703686642) Scholar, Principal Researcher, Team Leader, Management Institute for Contributory Economy Business Office 18 Callendar Street, Sunnybank Hills 4109 AUSTRALIA cc. Drs. Michael Mackin and Neil Peach, Directors, Management Institute for Contributory Economy Dear “university friends”, I have a message that must…
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As I Stand Mildly Crucified: Life of Jesus
As I Stand Mildly Crucified: Life of Jesus Abstract This essay presents a philosophical plea constructed through the “historical-critical” lens of David Strauss’ Life of Jesus, advocating for the professional employment of Dr. Neville Buch. It argues that just as Strauss sought to strip away the “mythical” layers of the New…
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Research Note: Conflict in Spiral Historiography
Abstract This essay explores the conceptual architecture of Spiral Historiography, framing it as a non-linear methodological intervention designed to resolve the inherent conflict between historical repetition and intellectual progress. Drawing on the works of Dr. Neville Buch and foundational insights from Bernard Williams and Jürgen Habermas, the argument positions the “spiral” as a diagnostic tool…
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The Outsider’s Synthesis. Jack McKinney and the Cost of Ignorance
The Outsider’s Synthesis. Jack McKinney and the Cost of Ignorance A report on Jack McKinney and the Cost of Ignorance. Jack Philip McKinney’s philosophy was markedly different from that of his contemporaries, and his case offers profound lessons regarding why Australian society continues to ignore its independent thinkers. The following analysis details these…
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The City of Intellect: Urban Sociology and Suburban Action
PDF File: The City of Intellect. Urban Sociology and Suburban Action The City of Intellect: Urban Sociology and Suburban Action Abstract The Southern Brisbane Suburban Forum (SBSF) provides a revolutionary framework for Brisbane residents to engage with their environment, moving beyond the reductive logic of “rates, roads, and rubbish”. Drawing on the…
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Christian Progressivism and Christian Realism, and the arrogant stupidity of cultural warfare
There is a great arrogance in Cultural Warrior arguments. One such argument is a confusion between Christian Progressivism and Christian Realism. In a recent “debate” of the Sea of Faith in Australia, my attempt to defend Christian Progressivism was meet with an arrogant dismissal. I cite Steven Higson in fairness, and hold no…
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Cold War Historiography and the Philosophy of Joe Siracusa (HAPI Past Series)
https://www.academia.edu/164685489/Cold_War_Historiography_and_the_Philosophy_of_Joe_Siracusa_HAPI_Past_Series Dr Neville Buch ABN: 86703686642 Abstract This essay examines the historiographical contributions of Joseph M. Siracusa during his tenure at the University of Queensland (UQ) within what is now the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry (HAPI). Siracusa’s work is characterized by a synthesis of American diplomatic history, international…
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Martin Stuart-Fox: Evolutionary Historiography and the Philosophy of Martin Stuart-Fox (HAPI Past Series)
https://www.academia.edu/164298398/Martin_Stuart_Fox_Evolutionary_Historiography_and_the_Philosophy_of_Martin_Stuart_Fox_HAPI_Past_Series_ Dr Neville Buch ABN: 86703686642 Abstract Martin Stuart-Fox, a prominent figure at the University of Queensland’s School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry (HAPI), contributes a sophisticated, theoretically driven perspective to modern historiography by seeking to bridge the gap between historical narrative and evolutionary science. His work is characterized by…
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Detailed Intellectual History of Brisbane, Queensland; or “Brisbane’s Intellectual Ascent: A History of Humanistic Cognition”
BRISBANE’S INTELLECTUAL ASCENT: A HISTORY OF HUMANISTIC COGNITION https://www.academia.edu/162374166/Detailed_Intellectual_History_of_Brisbane_Queensland_or_Brisbanes_Intellectual_Ascent_A_History_of_Humanistic_Cognition_ Dr Neville Buch ABN: 86703686642 Abstract The intellectual history of Brisbane is a narrative of transition from a colonial outpost characterized by “historical forgetfulness” to a burgeoning centre for inclusive humanism and digital humanism. For too long,…
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Better (Practical) Social Change to UQ
https://www.academia.edu/161285125/Better_Practical_Social_Change_to_UQ Attached: Better (Practical) Social Change to UQ Dr Neville Buch ABN: 86703686642 Abstract In the 2026–2025 Times Higher Education Subject Rankings for Arts and Humanities, the University of Queensland and Griffith University are doing poorly in two categories: Research Environment and Teaching. In 2025 the University of Queensland’s…