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David B. Wong is the Susan Fox Beischer and George D. Beischer Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (1977) and a B.A. from Macalester College (1971). His academic roles include Director of Graduate Studies in Philosophy and affiliation with Duke’s Initiative for Science & Society. Previously, he held the Harry Austryn Wolfson Professorship at Brandeis University and a visiting position at Boston University.
Wong’s research focuses on moral relativism, metaethics, and Chinese philosophy (especially Confucianism and Daoism). He explores themes like cultural pluralism, moral psychology, and the intersection of emotion with reason. His work bridges comparative ethics, addressing how Confucian and Daoist thought engage with contemporary moral dilemmas and global ethics.
Key publications include Natural Moralities: A Defense of Pluralistic Relativism (2006) and articles on Zhuangzi’s skepticism, Mencian moral development, and cosmopolitanism. He has received awards such as the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring (2020) and fellowships from the National Humanities Center and Berggruen Institute.
As an educator, Wong advises PhD students and teaches courses on ethics, Chinese philosophy, and comparative thought. He maintains external academic ties with Georgetown University and the University of Redlands.
