Dr. Alison Wylie

Professor

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Biography

Alison Wylie is a Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the social historical sciences, feminist philosophy of science, the history of philosophy, archaeology, and ethics in the social sciences. Wylie's inquiry primarily examines how knowledge claims can be adjudicated in non-ideal circumstances, emphasizing the nature of evidence and the role of values in scientific practice. Her recent work has been inspired by Indigenous perspectives in scientific inquiry, reflecting a commitment to equity issues in the philosophy of science. Wylie has published numerous significant works and has been recognized for her contributions to the field, including recent articles in notable journals and co-authored books on evidential reasoning in archaeology. She is an active participant in discussions surrounding the ethics of archaeology and has presented her research at various conferences and lectures internationally.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Awards

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Canada Research Chair in Philosophy of Social Historical Sciences

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Distinguished Woman Philosopher of the Year

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Patty Jo Watson Distinguished Lecturer

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Presidential Award

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.