Dr. Carrie Jenkins

Professor

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Biography

Carrie Jenkins is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. Her research occupies a unique intersection of philosophy and the creative arts, emphasizing the interplay between fiction, poetry, and philosophical inquiry, especially in areas like love and knowledge. Jenkins' academic work is complemented by her literary contributions, including a monograph and co-authored books in poetry and public-facing nonfiction. She has been recognized for her literary work, being a finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize in 2022. Her significant publications include 'Grounding Concepts: The Empirical Basis of Arithmetical Knowledge' (Oxford University Press, 2008), 'Love' (Basic Books, 2017), 'Uninvited: Talking Back to Plato' (with Carla Nappi, McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2020), 'Victoria Sees' (Penguin Random House Canada, 2021), 'Sad Love: Romance in Search of Meaning' (Polity, 2022), and 'Nonmonogamy and Happiness' (Thornapple Press, 2023).

Research Interests

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.