Li Kang
Kang teaches Introduction to Theories of Knowledge and Reality, and Chinese Buddhist Philosophy. Her research deals with metaphysics, Buddhist philosophy, Chinese philosophy and philosophy of science.
Li Kang joined W&L in 2019. She previously taught at Vassar College.
Prof. Kang’s research centers on advancing contemporary philosophical debates by integrating views and resources from non-Western traditions such as Buddhist philosophy and Chinese philosophy.
Prof. Kang teaches a variety of courses in contemporary analytic philosophy, Buddhist philosophy, and Chinese philosophy.
Education
- Ph.D. Philosophy, Syracuse University
- M.Phil. Philosophy, University of St Andrews
- B.A. Philosophy, Wuhan University
Research
- Metaphysics
- Buddhist Philosophy
- Chinese Philosophy
- Philosophy of Science
Teaching
- Introduction to Theories of Knowledge and Reality
- Classical Chinese Philosophy
- Metaphysics: Existence and Reality
- Buddhist Philosophy
- An Investigation of Self