Author Archives: Margery Fang

Conference: Ethics in Chinese Philosophy

The Division of Humanities in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is organizing the international conference, “Ethics in Chinese Philosophy,” bringing together presentations on various schools of thought within Chinese philosophy, including Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, with a focus on their distinct ethical frameworks and contributions. The conference celebrates the 35th anniversary of HKUST. It addresses how traditional Chinese ethical theories can inform and address modern challenges. Please read more or access the conference booklet for further information. Continue reading →

Summer School in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has been collaborating with Princeton University for their Summer School in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese/Kanbun. It offers two tracks of comprehensive, grammar-focused instruction taught by faculty members from both Ca’ Foscari and Princeton. The program is designed especially for students who wish to develop their linguistic expertise for graduate study in any discipline of premodern China or Japan. Students can choose between two tracks: each track offers language classes in addition to a lecture series on topics in premodern Chinese or Japanese culture (history, literature, thought). Both tracks welcome students who are beginners in Classical Chinese or Japanese, as well as those who already have some background foundation. Please visit the website for further information on the program and application process. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2026, at 12:00 CET.

Summer Seminar in Asian Philosophy and Scholasticism, 2026

The Hong Kong Baptist University’s Department of Religion and Philosophy is hosting its ATI Summer Seminar in Asian Philosophy and Scholasticism, “Mind in Neo-Confucianism and European Scholasticism,” from 18-27 June 2026 at Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum), Rome, Italy. Please visit the HKBU website for further information on the seminar and application guidelines. Continue reading →