Carrie Jenkins

Carrie Jenkins is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam First Nation. She holds a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge, and an MFA in Creative Writing from UBC. Her work bridges academic philosophy and creative writing, focusing on the philosophy of love, epistemology, feminist theory, and metaphysics.

Her research explores intersections between philosophy and literature, particularly examining romantic norms, a priori knowledge, and the ethics of nonmonogamy. Notable publications include Grounding Concepts (2008), What Love Is And What It Could Be (2017), and Sad Love (2022). She has been recognized with awards such as the UBC Wall Scholarship and SSHRC funding, and her creative works, including poetry and novels, challenge traditional narratives around love and identity.

Jenkins teaches courses like Philosophy and Literature (PHIL 375) and has advised numerous graduate students. Her interdisciplinary approach is evident in projects like Uninvited: Talking Back to Plato (2020), a poetry collection reimagining classical philosophy through feminist lenses. She actively engages with public philosophy through media interviews, podcasts, and op-eds, advocating for critical re-evaluation of societal norms around relationships and happiness.