Dr. Maximiliano Reyes Lobos

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maximiliano Reyes Lobos is a Chilean psychologist and postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Valencia, where his research focused on ethics and democracy. Reyes has also earned a Master's degree in Ethics and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. His professional career includes roles in public service, psychotherapy, and university teaching. He previously served as a professor in the Department of General Studies at Universidad Católica del Maule in Chile. Reyes's research areas include ethics, political theory, social psychology, and the study of civil society. His current work comparatively analyzes Chilean and Canadian politics through the lens of Aristotelian practical wisdom, exploring how practical wisdom informs decision-making for statesmen and citizens amidst challenges of constitutionalism and democratization. He is committed to investigating the flexibility of rules in everyday politics and the moral implications of their application. He has published several articles in notable journals and has ongoing projects related to the Chilean Constitution and ethical leadership.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2023-09-01 — 2025-12-31

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Engaged in research focused on Chilean and Canadian politics from the perspective of Aristotelian practical wisdom.

Professor

2019-01-01 — 2023-08-31

Universidad Católica del Maule • Chile

Taught courses in general studies while maintaining a distance teaching role.

Awards

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Abroad

2023-01-01
#2024

Extraordinary Doctorate Award

2024-01-01

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.