Dr. Alison Wylie

Professor

Philosophy

Faculty of Arts

 

Co-PI for the Indigenous/Science Research Cluster

I work primarily on epistemic and ethical questions raised by research practice in the social and historical sciences: What counts as evidence? Are ideals of objectivity viable given the central role that contextual values play in all aspects of inquiry? How do we make research accountable – in its aims and its practice – to the diverse communities it affects? I’m particularly interested in these issues as raised by archaeological practice and by feminist research in the social sciences. I’m currently developing a cluster of projects on collaborative practice and feminist standpoint theory.

Community-Oriented Archaeology: Partnerships in the Exploration of History & Environments

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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