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Margaret Schabas is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the intersection of philosophy and economics, specifically how historical perspectives can inform contemporary economic thought. Schabas has published extensively on topics related to David Hume's contributions to political economy and has co-authored and co-edited several significant works in this field, including 'A Philosopher’s Economist: Hume Rise Capitalism' and 'David Hume’s Political Economy'. Her academic interests include the history of philosophy in economic contexts and the impact of mathematical principles on economic theories. She has presented her work at various prestigious conferences and workshops, contributing to discussions on the philosophical underpinnings of economic concepts. Her engagement with interdisciplinary studies highlights her commitment to understanding economics not just as a mathematical discipline but also as a philosophical inquiry into the laws governing economic phenomena.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.