Tao Jiang

Tao Jiang is a Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Rutgers University. He serves as Director of the Rutgers Center for Chinese Studies and co-chairs the Neo-Confucian Studies Seminar at Columbia University. His academic work bridges classical Chinese philosophy, Mahāyāna Buddhist thought, and cross-cultural analysis.

• Education: Ph.D. from Temple University
• Service: Former chair of the Religion Department (2010-2016, 2020-2023); co-founder of the Rutgers Workshop on Chinese Philosophy

Research spans comparative philosophy, Buddhist psychology, and political thought. He explores intersections between Chinese and Western philosophy, focusing on concepts like subliminal mind and virtue ethics.

His 15 most recent articles reflect trends in cross-cultural dialogue, particularly between Buddhist/Yogācāra traditions and Western philosophy (2012-2025). Topics range from Zhuangzi's freedom theories to Linji's Chan Buddhism and Nagārjuna's metaphysics.

Awards include:

• Honorable Mention, Joseph Levenson Prize (2023)

Active in academic leadership, Jiang serves on editorial boards of Dao, Journal of Buddhist Philosophy, and Neo-Confucian Studies. Contact: tjiang@rutgers.edu