Dr. Jasper Reid

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jasper Reid is a Reader in Philosophy at King's College London with extensive experience in the field. His academic background includes a PhD focused on ‘Early Eighteenth-Century Immaterialism: Its Philosophical Context’ from Princeton completed in 2000, and a BA in Philosophy from Clare College, Cambridge in 1995. Reid's research primarily investigates the history of philosophy during the early modern period, especially between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. He engages deeply with ethical and political philosophy, as well as metaphysical and epistemological inquiries. His scholarly interests cover a range of significant philosophical figures including Descartes, Berkeley, and the Cambridge Platonists. Reid has written extensively, including a book on metaphysics and numerous articles analyzing Cartesianism and related themes such as the intersections of philosophy and religion. He is actively involved in PhD supervision and welcomes applications from students interested in early modern philosophy. His contributions extend beyond academia, having participated as a panellist on the ‘Ask Philosophers’ website.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.