Dr. Matt Bedke

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Biography

Matt Bedke is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in normativity, ethics, and epistemology, focusing on first-order inquiries into ethics, prudence, rationality, and political philosophy. His research gravitates towards second-order semantic, meta-semantic, metaphysical, epistemic, and psychological questions that arise in the context of these inquiries. Bedke has an extensive publication record, with significant contributions such as 'A Dilemma for Non-Naturalists: Irrationality and Morality?' published in Philosophical Studies and 'Non-Descriptive Relativism' featured in Oxford Studies in Metaethics. He has presented his work internationally, including talks at universities and conferences, addressing key issues in normative cognition and the implications of non-naturalism in ethical theory.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and researching in the field of philosophy, with a focus on normativity, ethics, and epistemology.

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.