Dr. Margaret Schabas

Professor

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Biography

Margaret Schabas is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. Her research primarily focuses on the history and philosophy of economics, exploring how economic theory has evolved through interactions with various disciplines such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. She aims to understand the historical and philosophical underpinnings that have shaped economics as a mathematical discipline and the governing laws of economic phenomena. Currently, Schabas is engaged in a scholarly study examining David Hume’s contributions to economics, along with a new project investigating the intersections between biology and economics in the development of the field of bioeconomics. With a substantial number of publications on these topics, her work contributes significantly to the discourse on the philosophical implications of economic theories and practices.

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.