Prof. Dr. Xiaoyang Wang

Professor of Philosophy

Xiamen, CN.

About

Professor of Philosophy with over 15 years of progressive experience in leading academic institutions across China, the USA, and Italy. Currently a tenured full professor and Minjiang Scholar at Xiamen University, specializing in the philosophy of mind, science, AI, metaphysics, consciousness, and computer science. Expert in interdisciplinary research, evidenced by extensive publications, prestigious grants, and a strong commitment to advancing discourse in artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and ethics.

Work

Xiamen University

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Professor, Department of Philosophy

Xiamen, Fujian, China

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Summary

Advanced from Associate Professor to tenured full Professor, overseeing research, teaching, and academic leadership within the Department of Philosophy.

Highlights

Achieved tenured full professorship, demonstrating sustained excellence in research, teaching, and academic service since July 2018.

Developed and taught a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including 'Philosophy of Mind' and 'Metaphysics'.

Published numerous papers in prominent philosophical journals, contributing to ongoing debates in areas such as consciousness and physicalism.

Participated in departmental and university-wide initiatives, supporting the academic growth and reputation of Xiamen University.

Xiamen University

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Minjiang Scholar Distinguished Professor, Department of Philosophy

Xiamen, Fujian, China

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Summary

Serves as a tenured full professor and Minjiang Scholar Distinguished Professor, leading advanced research and teaching initiatives in philosophy at Xiamen University.

Highlights

Awarded the prestigious Minjiang Scholar Distinguished Professorship, recognizing significant contributions to the field of philosophy in China.

Engaged in advanced research across philosophy of mind, science, and metaphysics, with emerging interests in artificial intelligence, Chinese philosophy, and medical ethics.

Contributed to the academic community through extensive publications, including peer-reviewed papers and books, shaping discourse in complex philosophical domains.

Mentored and educated graduate and undergraduate students, fostering critical thinking and research capabilities in diverse philosophical subjects.

Yale University

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Visiting Fellow, Department of Philosophy

New Haven, Connecticut, US

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Summary

Engaged in academic collaboration and advanced research as a Visiting Fellow at Yale University, focusing on specific philosophical inquiries.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Summary

Contributed to the Department of Philosophy at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, engaging in research, teaching, and academic service.

Highlights

Conducted significant research in philosophy, resulting in multiple publications in academic journals.

Taught advanced courses and mentored students at a leading Chinese university.

Collaborated with colleagues on various academic projects and initiatives.

Participated in academic conferences and presented research findings to national and international audiences.

University of Trento

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Visiting Professor, Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science

Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

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Summary

Served as a Visiting Professor, contributing to interdisciplinary studies in psychology and cognitive science.

Highlights

Undertook a visiting professorship, engaging with faculty and students on the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science.

Shared expertise in areas relevant to the department's research focus.

Expanded international academic network and collaborative opportunities.

Donghua University

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Associate Professor, School of Humanities

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Summary

Served as an Associate Professor, contributing to the School of Humanities through teaching and research.

Highlights

Advanced academic career as an Associate Professor, expanding research portfolio and impact.

Engaged students in philosophical discourse and critical analysis through effective teaching methods.

Published research outputs in peer-reviewed journals during tenure, contributing to the field's knowledge base.

Contributed to departmental activities and curriculum development within the School of Humanities.

Donghua University

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Assistant Professor, School of Humanities

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Summary

Began academic career as an Assistant Professor, establishing a foundation in teaching and research.

Highlights

Initiated academic career as an Assistant Professor, developing foundational teaching and research skills.

Contributed to the academic environment of the School of Humanities through teaching and scholarly work.

Actively pursued research interests, laying groundwork for future publications and academic contributions.

Participated in early-career academic development programs and seminars.

Zhejiang University

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for the Study of Language and Cognition (CSLC)

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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Summary

Conducted postdoctoral research focusing on language and cognition, contributing to interdisciplinary studies.

Highlights

Completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship, deepening expertise in the philosophy of language and cognitive science.

Collaborated on interdisciplinary research projects within the Center for the Study of Language and Cognition.

Published initial research findings, establishing a foundation for an independent academic career.

Gained valuable experience in a research-intensive environment at a top-tier university.

Rutgers University

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Visiting Scholar, Department of Philosophy

New Brunswick, New Jersey, US

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Summary

Conducted research as a Visiting Scholar, contributing to the Department of Philosophy at Rutgers University.

Highlights

Engaged in advanced philosophical research at a top-ranked philosophy department in the USA.

Participated in seminars and discussions, enriching the academic environment and fostering intellectual exchange.

Developed new perspectives and research directions through international collaboration and exposure to diverse methodologies.

Expanded professional network within the global philosophical community.

Institute of Sino-Christian Studies

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Visiting Scholar

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

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Summary

Undertook a visiting scholarship, focusing on Sino-Christian studies and related philosophical inquiries.

Highlights

Contributed to the understanding of philosophical intersections with religious studies.

Education

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey, Unite States
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M.A. Computer Science

Sun Yat-sen University

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Ph.D. Philosophy

Sun Yat-sen University

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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M.A. Philosophy

Jimei University

Xiamen, Fujian, China
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B.A. Life Science

Awards

First Prize, Liuyubin Youth Research Award

Xiamen University, China

Awarded for exceptional research achievements among young scholars at Xiamen University.

Minjiang Scholar Distinguished Professor

China

Appointed to a prestigious professorship, recognizing outstanding academic and research excellence.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

EU

Awarded a competitive scholarship facilitating international academic mobility and collaboration.

National Social Science Fund, "On Consciousness" (No.11CZX023)

National Social Science Fund

Secured national funding for a research project focused on the philosophical study of consciousness.

Excellent Speaker Award, 2nd Cross-Strait Three-Region NBIC Doctoral Forum

China

Recognized for exceptional presentation skills at a prominent doctoral forum.

Fa Gu Scholarship

Sun Yat-Sen University, China

Awarded a scholarship from Sun Yat-Sen University to support academic research.

Publications

How is it possible for qualia beyond words -- an analysis of the debate on inverted spectrum between Block and Wittgenstenian

Philosophical Trends (China)

Examines the possibility of qualia beyond linguistic description, analyzing the inverted spectrum debate between Block and Wittgenstein.

How does the mental supervene on the physical? —An analysis on weak supervenience

World Philosophy (China)

Provides an analysis of weak supervenience in explaining how the mental supervenes on the physical.

Oneness of Mind and Matter: Mind-Body Problem in the Perspective of Physicalism

Shanghai People's Publishing House

A book examining the mind-body problem through the lens of physicalism, proposing a unified view of mind and matter.

Fundamental Issues and New Developments in Physicalism

Chinese Social Science Today, Front Page Recommended Article

Analyzes core debates and recent advancements in the philosophical theory of physicalism.

Exploring ways to resolve ethical crises in artificial intelligence

Chinese Social Science Today, Front Page Recommended Article

Investigates methods for resolving ethical dilemmas arising from advancements in artificial intelligence.

Animal Protection and Animal Consciousness: A necessary supplement to Peter Singer's theory of animal protection

Journal of Dialectics of Nature (China)

Explores the philosophical implications of animal consciousness as a supplement to Peter Singer's animal protection theory.

Paradigmatic Physical Objects, Principle of Causal Closure and Physicalism

Philosophical Researches (China)

Examines the relationship between paradigmatic physical objects, causal closure, and physicalism in philosophical thought.

Are there any micro-minds in the world? —— Two doubts on constitutive panpsychism

Journal of Hubei University (Philosophy and Social Science)

Presents two critical doubts regarding constitutive panpsychism and the existence of micro-minds.

From a Homo-intelligence Society to a Hetero-intelligence Society: The Common Future of Artificial Intelligence and Human Beings

Journal of Dialectics of Nature (China)

Discusses the future of artificial intelligence and humanity in transitioning from homo-intelligence to hetero-intelligence societies.

Virtuality or Reality: the metaphysical framework of the Metaverse

Chinese Social Sciences Net

Examines the metaphysical underpinnings of the Metaverse, questioning the nature of virtuality versus reality.

Why still physicalism?

Journal of Human Cognition (China)

Explores the enduring relevance and arguments for physicalism in contemporary philosophy.

Physicalism is not equal to physics-ism: A New Solution to the Formulation of Physicalism

Academic Monthly (China)

Offers a new solution to the formulation of physicalism, differentiating it from physics-ism.

Physicalism is not equal to physics-ism: A New Solution to the Formulation of Physicalism (full version)

Journal of Human Cognition (International)

Proposes a novel solution for formulating physicalism, distinguishing it from physics-ism.

Is There Not Any Miracle in Nature? —A Compatible view of Naturalism and Miracles

Philosophical Researches (China)

Presents a compatible view of naturalism and miracles, addressing the question of their coexistence.

The Investigations of Consciousness

Shanghai People's Publishing House

A comprehensive book exploring various investigations into the nature of consciousness.

The Non-subjective Mind

Journal of Dialectics of Nature (China)

Explores the concept of a non-subjective mind within the philosophy of nature.

In Defense of Other Minds: A Hybrid Solution to Other Minds Problem

Philosophical Researches (China)

Proposes a hybrid solution to the problem of other minds, defending their existence.

The Puzzles of Consciousness

Journal of Dialectics of Nature (China)

Investigates various philosophical puzzles surrounding the nature of consciousness.

Three Crucial Problems on the Nature of Life in Cognitive Science

Journal of Dialectics of Nature (China)

Identifies and analyzes three critical problems concerning the nature of life within cognitive science.

Mental Causation, Exclusion Argument, and Non-reductive Physicalism

Philosophical Researches (China)

Analyzes mental causation, the exclusion argument, and non-reductive physicalism.

Mind-Body Problem and Physicalism

Journal of Dialectics of Nature (China)

Examines the intricate relationship between the mind-body problem and physicalism.

Can Artificial Intelligence Surpass Human Intelligence?

Studies in Dialectics of Nature (China)

Addresses the fundamental question of whether artificial intelligence can exceed human intelligence.

From the Private Language Argument to the Programme of Physicalism: Wittgenstein and the Vienna Circle

Academic Monthly (China)

Traces the philosophical trajectory from Wittgenstein's private language argument to the physicalism of the Vienna Circle.

A Critical Analysis of the Arguments for Immortal Soul in Phaedo

Philosophical Researches (China)

Offers a critical examination of the arguments for the immortal soul presented in Plato's Phaedo.

Anomalous Monism Reconsidered: A New Perspective on Mind-Body Token Identity Theory and Mind-Body Supervenience

Journal of Dialectics of Nature (China)

Reconsiders anomalous monism, offering a new perspective on mind-body token identity theory and mind-body supervenience.

A Posteriori Physicalism and Explanatory Gap: A Stretched Analysis of Brian Loar's Phenomenal Concept Strategy

World Philosophy (China)

Provides an extended analysis of Brian Loar's phenomenal concept strategy in relation to a posteriori physicalism and the explanatory gap.

How to Explain "Explanatory Gap"

Studies in Dialectics of Nature (China)

Investigates various approaches to explaining the philosophical 'explanatory gap'.

The Vivid Pictures of the Spirit of Greek Philosophy—Thoughts of Diogenes Laertius's the Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers

Journal of Central South University (Social Science) (China)

Explores the vibrant portrayal of Greek philosophical spirit through Diogenes Laertius's work.

How to Response to "Knowledge Argument"

Philosophical Trends (China)

Analyzes different responses to the philosophical 'knowledge argument'.

On the Hard Problem of Consciousness

Journal of Dialectics of Nature (China)

Addresses the philosophical 'hard problem of consciousness' and its implications.

On Phenomenal Concepts

Studies in Logic (China)

Examines the nature and role of phenomenal concepts in philosophy of mind.

A Concise Analysis of Wittgenstein's Private Language Argument

Studies in Dialectics of Nature (China)

Provides a concise analysis of Ludwig Wittgenstein's private language argument.

On the Study of Consciousness in Cognitive Neuroscience

Studies in Dialectics of Nature (China)

Explores the study of consciousness within the framework of cognitive neuroscience.

Languages

Chinese

English

Skills

Physicalism/Materialism

Physicalism/Materialism.

Late Wittgenstein

Late Wittgenstein.

Philosophy of Cognitive Science

Philosophy of Cognitive Science.

History of Western Philosophy

History of Western Philosophy.

Philosophy of Language

Philosophy of Language.

Epistemology

Epistemology.

Ethics

Ethics.

Chinese Philosophy

Chinese Philosophy.

Philosophy of Medicine

Philosophy of Medicine.

Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence.

Relationship between Science and Religion

Relationship between Science and Religion.

Computer Science

Computer Science.

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Mind.

Metaphysics

Metaphysics.

Philosophy of Science

Philosophy of Science.

Consciousness

Consciousness.