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Interview with Dr. Madeleine Ransom: UBC Philosophy Alumna and Recipient of the Governor General’s Gold Medal

UBC Philosophy alumna Dr. Madeleine Ransom has been awarded the Governor General’s Gold Medal! In this interview, Professor Ransom shares some thoughts with us on her award win, her time as a graduate student at UBC, and the wisdom which she has to offer to current students looking to become professional philosophers.

David Ricardo Essay Prize 2020W

We are pleased to announce that Jaycee Tolentino, a 4th year Honours student in Economics, has won the 2020W David Ricardo Essay Prize.

UBC Philosophy Welcomes Edward Slingerland

We are excited to announce that Edward Slingerland III, currently a Professor of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia and Director of the Database of Religious History, will be joining the Philosophy Department starting July 2021.

Meet Our New Lecturer in Continental and Social Philosophy: Dr. Willow Verkerk

We are pleased to announce that Willow Verkerk will be joining our Department as a Lecturer in Continental Philosophy and Social Philosophy, starting May 1, 2021.