Dr. Shoufu Yin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shoufu Yin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in the intellectual and political cultures of China and Inner Asia from the eleventh to the seventeenth centuries. His research interests extend to global histories of political thought and imagination. Shoufu is currently finalizing two book manuscripts: 'China Sinitic Rhetoric Search World, 1100–1600' and 'Experiments Collective Government: Chinese Political Thought, 700-1200'. He has published articles in prestigious journals such as the American Political Science Review, Journal of History of Ideas, and T’oung Pao. Additionally, he is involved in editing a volume on Chinese statecraft during the Early Ming period. His courses focus on the intersections between politics and culture in historical contexts.

Research Interests

Intellectual Cultures Political Cultures China Inner Asia History of Political Thought

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.