Maximiliano Reyes Lobos

Maximiliano Reyes Lobos is a Chilean psychologist and philosopher, currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia's Department of Political Science (Faculty of Arts). He holds a PhD in Philosophy (University of Valencia, 2022) and has taught at the Universidad Católica del Maule (Chile) since 2019. His research focuses on Aristotelian practical wisdom in Chilean and Canadian political contexts, exploring ethical decision-making in constitutionalism, democratization, and minority rights protection under Prof. Maxwell A. Cameron’s supervision. He has published on critical theory, democratic practices, and Latin American political thought.

• Education: B.A. Psychology (University of Talca, 2011), M.A. Ethics and Democracy (University of Valencia, 2018), Ph.D. Philosophy (University of Valencia, 2022).
• Awards: Postdoctoral Fellowship Abroad (ANID-Chile, 2023–2025), Extraordinary Doctorate Award (Universitat de València, 2024).

His work bridges ethical philosophy and political practice, emphasizing adaptive governance and equitable policymaking. Recent publications analyze capitalism's forms, human rights frameworks, and post-dictatorship societal dynamics in Chile.