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Andrew Irvine is a Professor of Philosophy and Global Studies at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus, affiliated with the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney, specializing in mathematical truth and scientific realism. His research focuses on Bertrand Russell, censorship, and the rule of law, with notable contributions to the philosophy of mathematics, logic history, and legal philosophy. He has taught at UBC Vancouver, the University of Toronto, and Simon Fraser University, and held visiting fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh and Stanford University. Irvine has authored/co-authored influential works like Argument: Critical Thinking, Logic and the Fallacies and Socrates on Trial. He serves on charitable organization boards and previously held roles in UBC governance.
Education:
- PhD, University of Sydney (Traditional and Modern Philosophy)
- MA, University of Western Ontario
- BA, University of Saskatchewan
Research Interests: Bertrand Russell’s philosophy, logic history, philosophy of law, censorship analysis, and the rule of law. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary applications, emphasizing critical thinking and logical rigor.
Professional Contributions: Co-author of foundational textbooks, stage play Socrates on Trial, and editor of volumes on Russell and philosophy of mathematics. His articles span logic, legal theory, and historical philosophy. He advocates for academic freedom and the intersection of philosophy with societal issues.
Affiliations: Member of UBC’s Irving K. Barber Faculty, past Vice-Chair of UBC Board of Governors, and board member of charitable organizations.
