Dr. Dominic Alford Duguid

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dominic Alford-Duguid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. His research primarily focuses on the philosophy of mind, language, and law. Prior to joining UBC, Alford-Duguid was a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Oxford from 2018 to 2021 and a Research Fellow at King’s College London from 2016 to 2018. His recent publications include works on perception and its connection to thought, exploring themes in epistemology, metaphysics, and the significance of perceptual experiences. He has authored several influential papers, including 'On Epistemic Significance Perceptual Structure' and ‘Russell Propositions’. His teaching and research interests revolve around the observable properties of objects and the underlying philosophical implications of perception and cognition.

Research Interests

Philosophy of Mind Philosophy of Language Philosophy of Law

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.