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Dr. Zhen Liang is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Sweet Briar College. She holds a B.A. from St. John’s College, M.A. and Ph.D. from DePaul University, and a Graduate Certificate in Teaching Business Ethics. Her research focuses on East-West comparative philosophy, exploring intersections between Confucianism/Daoism and Western philosophical traditions, including process philosophy and philosophy of science. She teaches courses like Philosophy of Science, Confucianism, and Classical Chinese for Reading Philosophy. Dr. Liang is advisor to the Society For Young Philosophers (SYP) club and has published in venues such as Philosophy Today and Dao Companion to Confucian Applied Ethics. Her work bridges traditional Chinese thought with modern ethical dilemmas in governance and science.
- Education:
- B.A., St. John’s College
- M.A. & Ph.D., DePaul University
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching Business Ethics, DePaul University
- Research Focus: Comparative philosophy, Confucian ethics, philosophy of science, corporate governance ethics
- Recent Projects: Confucian perspectives on digital economy governance, Spinoza/Confucian creativity comparisons, Daoist moral obligations
Her publications analyze topics ranging from quantum gravity implications to cross-cultural ethical frameworks. Dr. Liang actively promotes interdisciplinary dialogue through teaching and scholarship, emphasizing philosophical traditions' contemporary relevance.
