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Eric Wilkinson is a Research Fellow in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia and previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He holds a PhD from McGill University and earned MAs in Political Science (York University) and Philosophy (University of Toronto). His research focuses on meta-ethics, normative ethics, political philosophy, and the history of philosophy, with notable work on Indigenous philosophy, multicultural nationhood, and logical rationalism. He is a Vanier Scholar and has contributed to debates on Canadian national identity, public policy, and the intersection of gender and historical philosophy. His teaching interests align with his research, emphasizing ethics, meta-ethics, and political philosophy.
- Education:
- PhD in Philosophy, McGill University
- MA in Political Science, York University
- MA in Philosophy, University of Toronto
- BA/BSc, University of Ottawa
- Research Highlights:
- Reconstructing Indigenous philosophical thought through oral traditions and European records.
- Advocating for multicultural nationhood as a cohesive framework for diverse societies.
- Exploring logical rationalism as a foundational theory in epistemology.
- Awards: Vanier Scholar (McGill University).
- Publications: Featured articles include work on Mersenne’s music theory, Anscombe’s philosophy of law, and the pragmatics of art ontology.
Wilkinson’s work bridges academic philosophy with public engagement, as seen in his advocacy for accessible philosophy and potential interest in public office.
