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

Li Kang

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

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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