Dr. Dominic Lopes

Professor

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Biography

Dominic McIver Lopes is a Killam Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. His research primarily focuses on aesthetics, including pictorial representation, perception, and the epistemic value of images. He has made significant contributions in areas such as the ontology of art, the value of scientific images, and new art forms in computer art. Lopes is currently working on a book titled 'Pluralism Discontents: Episodes in the History of Aesthetics.' His notable publications include 'Aesthetic Injustice' and 'Beauty: Aesthetic Agency and Value.' He is a member of the UBC Aesthetics Group and has participated in various editorial boards and associations related to aesthetics and philosophy.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

2010-01-01
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Quinn Prize

2015-01-01
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Killam Research Fellow

2020-01-01
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Guggenheim Fellow

2018-01-01
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Leverhulme Visiting Professor

2012-01-01
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Essay Prize

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Monograph Prize

2016-01-01
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Essay Prize

2011-01-01

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.