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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join UBC Philosophy for a two-day, hybrid workshop exploring philosophical questions at the intersection of youth, gender and healthcare. 📅 October 1–2, 2026 🕰️ 10AM-4:30PM 📍 Buchanan Penthouse 🔗 Register by Monday, Sep. 21: buff.ly/9BV0Jur

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Dr. Dominic McIver Lopes was recently quoted in TIME Magazine in an article on new developments in artificial intelligence, specifically the OpenAI-HuggingFace incident. Learn more: buff.ly/eMTHHeH

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

On Sep. 25, join us for a talk by Dr. Jack Beaulieu (University of Oxford) discussing Gaṅgeśa on Self-Presentation. Learn more: buff.ly/s4Dn5Xy

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Congratulations to our graduate student Emily Lawson, whose paper, 'Abhinavagupta on Savoring Aesthetic Disgust' has been accepted for publication in Philosophers’ Imprint!

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Congratulations to our graduate student Ella Zhang on the acceptance of her paper, “Contested Virtues: Theory Choice in Feminist and Mainstream Metaphysics,” for publication in Synthese!

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Join us for the launch event of the new Centre for Humanities AI Scholarship and Teaching (CHAISE). 🤖 On Sep. 18, we will be hosting a full day of research presentations offering Humanities & Social Science perspectives on artificial intelligence. Read the full program: buff.ly/sBxvytT

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Dr. Sylvia Berryman was recently interviewed on The Canadian Philosophy Show (@chly.ca) about her ongoing book project, "Toxic Virtues and British Imperialism." 📻 🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: buff.ly/aXXG5iA

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A philosophy degree can take you places you might not expect. 💡 For Niall Williams (BA'07), the critical thinking skills he developed through his combined major in philosophy and economics were the foundation to eventually become a Director of Engineering. Read Niall’s story: buff.ly/FiLGbxF

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A warm congratulations to our faculty members Dr. Alan Richardson, Dr. Ori Simchen, Dr. Dominic Alford-Duguid, and Dr. Michael Griffin, whose research projects were awarded SSHRC project funding. 🎉 Read more about the successful projects: buff.ly/PZ9dK9M

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Congratulations to Rhiannon Michael and Luca Bon, recipients of this year's Brian Laetz Graduate Essay Prize! 🎉 Congratulations to both on this well-deserved achievement! Learn more: buff.ly/E5dsVAC

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We're pleased to welcome back Dr. Jonathan Ichikawa as Head of the UBC Department of Philosophy. 🎉 We also extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Paul Bartha for his thoughtful leadership as Acting Department Head during the 2025–26 academic year. Read more: buff.ly/igozv1W

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Dr. Paul Bartha recently appeared as a featured guest on The Blue Hour, a CiTR 101.9 FM radio show hosted by Farha Guerrero. The conversation concerned precautionary reasoning and analogical reasoning. Read more and listen: buff.ly/sOoT6MX

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We are pleased to announce that Tyeson Davies-Barton has won the Don Brown Prize for teaching excellence. Congratulations, Tyeson!

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Course registration is open! Still looking to add a 2026W philosophy class? Consider Kimberley Brownlee's PHIL 104: Happiness. Read the full course description: buff.ly/pVmpYBB

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A warm congratulations to Dr. Evan Thompson, who was appointed corresponding membership to the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. Read more: buff.ly/xMSI3dD

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Three of our Philosophy faculty members were honoured at the Dean’s Award Reception last week for their excellence in teaching, research, mentorship. 🏅 A warm congratulations to all three winners, who represent our department through their exceptional contributions! Read more: buff.ly/9uo8wcI

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Why was Socrates really sentenced to death? This online Continuing Education course taught by Dr. Anders Kraal examines one of the most significant events in the history of Western Philosophy: the trial of Socrates. ➡️ Learn more and register now: buff.ly/tYRJxHl

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We're excited to share the upcoming EXTRA CREDIT lecture series, featuring our own Dr. Edward Slingerland, who will be speaking on "Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization" on Sunday, June 21 at China Cloud Studios. Join us for inspiring learning.

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Join EXTRA CREDIT - Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization, a arts & culture community event in Vancouver. EXTRA CREDIT is a lecture series presented by China Cloud…

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. in BUCH A102 for a philosophy talk by Professor Lisa Herzog (University of Groningen), who will present “Realizing justice in a steady state economy” buff.ly/OInEqqx

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Ichikawa on receiving the 2026 Dean of Arts Mentorship Award! buff.ly/cns7aop

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

This year’s Humanities Alumni Spring Mixer will be on Tuesday, May 5 from 6–8 PM at The Loft at Earls Yaletown! Join us for an evening of conversations and connections with fellow alumni and faculty. RSVP here: buff.ly/Sctgf0Z

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Join us on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in BUCH A202 for a Philosophy Colloquium with Professor Rachel Barney (University of Toronto), presenting “Craft and the Utopia of Work” buff.ly/zBbPlSo

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Congratulations to Avontay Williams on receiving the UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award! buff.ly/CrNOFkd

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Join us today at 2:00 PM in BUCH A103 for the UBC Undergraduate Philosophy Info Session! Hear from Professors Dominic Alford-Duguid, Fatema Amijee, and Cat Prueitt on philosophy’s connections across disciplines and pathways through the UBC Philosophy program. All students welcome! buff.ly/Uoc0Aod

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Join us on Thursday, March 19th to connect with alumni and explore the career opportunities a Philosophy degree offers. Meet our alumni and enjoy catered refreshments. All students welcome! 👉 RSVP now! buff.ly/NYO40uJ

Philosophy Careers Night
Thursday, March 19 | 5:30 PM - 7PM
2/F, Arts Student Centre
Reception to follow

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Join us on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM in BUCH A202 for a Philosophy Colloquium with Professor Cat Prueitt, presenting “Ways of Being and Relevant Alternatives.” buff.ly/3LOf8SH

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Efthimios Nasiopoulos, who graduated from philosophy honours last year, will be speaking at the UBC TEDx event on Sunday: looks like he will be speaking about his UBC experience! buff.ly/GSt9Hz5

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Join us on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM in BUCH A202 for a Philosophy Colloquium with Professor Peter Dietsch (University of Victoria) on “Principles of Justice for a Sustainable Economy.” buff.ly/stgLbau

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Listen to Professor Carrie Jenkins on CBC Radio discussing “What Is Love?” — a thoughtful conversation on the meaning of love. Tune in here: buff.ly/FTl5m50

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Professor Carrie Jenkins has co-authored a new piece with Carla Nappi on Lily Allen’s new album and the issues it raises. Read it here:

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All the world’s a concept album

Lily Allen’s "West End Girl" has got everyone talking about non-monogamy, but it tells an old story

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Professor Fatema Amijee has edited "The Bloomsbury Handbook of Émilie Du Châtelet", recently published by Bloomsbury. buff.ly/QdouCcB

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Professor Fatema Amijee has recently published a new article titled “Whence Original Inquiry?”

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Professor Jonathan Ichikawa has released a newly revised version of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on 'The Analysis of Knowledge'. buff.ly/K5RlMOI

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Join us for a Philosophy Colloquium on Friday, Feb 13 at 3PM in BUCH A202 with Dr. Samiksha Goyal (Simon Fraser University) on “Gandhi, Williams, and the Problem of Interest-Relativity.” buff.ly/CtHcopy

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Congratulations to Professor Evan Thompson on being awarded the 2026 Mind–Matter Prize by the Society for Mind–Matter Research. buff.ly/tTwqOsO

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Professor Catherine Prueitt recently published an article titled “Reimagining pain as an allostatic imperative: perspectives from contemplative traditions” in Neuroscience of Consciousness. buff.ly/oVoK5hn

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

A new paper by Professor Carrie Jenkins, titled “The A Priori: What’s It All About?”, has just been published in The Blackwell Companion to Epistemology. buff.ly/yoLJfXo

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Evan Thompson, who was recently named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar! buff.ly/D0kniM3

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Congratulations to Prof. Alison Wylie on her renewal as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the Philosophy of the Social and Historical Sciences. buff.ly/93hkQ8j

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UBC Philosophy @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Dr. Kimberley Brownlee delivered the first Uehiro Lecture at Oxford University last Thursday on the topic “Male Reproductive Dependency.” buff.ly/bWrZfbF The next lecture, “Societal and Specific Dependency,” will take place on November 13. Learn more buff.ly/8ILTHuK

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2025 Annual Uehiro Lectures: Reproductive Rights (Lecture 1/3)

With Prof Kimberley Brownlee (Canada Research Chair in Ethics and Political & Social Philosophy at the University of British Columbia) Chaired by Prof Roger Crisp (Director, Uehiro Oxford…

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