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Jay Goulding is an Associate Professor in the Department of Equity Studies at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. He holds a PhD and MA in Sociology from York University and a BA in Sociology from McMaster University. His research focuses on Chinese and Japanese philosophy, hermeneutic phenomenology, and cross-cultural analyses of ancient civilizations. Notable specializations include Wang Bi’s reconstruction of Laozi's Daodejing, Cheng Chung-ying’s ontocosmology, and Heidegger's engagement with East Asian philosophies.
Education:
- PhD Sociology, York University
- MA Sociology, York University
- BA Sociology, McMaster University
Teaching: Goulding teaches undergraduate courses on human rights (e.g., HREQ 3575, 3963, 3120, 4651) and graduate courses on existential phenomenology (SPTH 6194) and East-West dialogues in social thought (HUMA/SPTH 6231/6184).
Research Interests: Explores intersections between East Asian philosophical traditions and Western thought, particularly through the lens of Daoism, Heidegger, and sociological frameworks. His work emphasizes cross-cultural philosophical dialogue and the reconstruction of classical texts like the Daodejing.
Professional Activities: Accepts new graduate students and welcomes media inquiries. No specific grants or labs are highlighted in the text, though his research involves collaborative cross-cultural analyses.
