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Willow Verkerk is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests include continental philosophy, feminist philosophy, social and political philosophy, and ethics, with a particular focus on the concept of gendered mimesis as applied to contemporary philosophical discourse. She has held a postdoctoral research position in the Gendered Mimesis project at KU Leuven, examining the implications of Enlightenment thought on subjectivity through the works of philosophers like Adriana Cavarero and Judith Butler. Verkerk's publications include the book 'Nietzsche and Friendship' and various articles exploring themes of friendship, love, and identity. She has presented her work at several international conferences, highlighting the intersection of gender, philosophy, and contemporary issues. Verkerk is currently working on a new manuscript tentatively titled 'Nietzsche and Women' under contract with Cambridge University Press, which aims to deepen the understanding of Nietzsche's thought in relation to women's studies and feminist theory.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.