TEACHING STATEMENT

As someone who has faced obstacles in accessing educational opportunities and whose life trajectory has been positively influenced by education, I appreciate the intrinsic value of education to its utmost degree. This perspective has become an integral part of my identity. The goal of my teaching is to expand students’ cognitive horizons and empower them with critical thinking skills, particularly regarding the truth and ethical values. My courses are designed to create opportunities for students to develop these skills, from conducting research and analyzing arguments based on the strength of logic and epistemic evidence to writing persuasively and communicating clearly and effectively. At Rice University, I have had the opportunity to teach courses as an instructor of record. In the fall semester of 2022, I taught a course on the “History of Chinese Philosophy.” This course served as an introduction to Confucianism, Mohism, and Daoism, addressing topics such as human nature, ethical conduct, knowledge, and the nature of reality within the context of Chinese philosophy. In the upcoming spring semester of 2024, I will teach a course on “Ancient Moral Psychology,” which provides a survey of ancient moral psychology from Socrates to at least the Hellenistic period. I am prepared to teach undergraduate courses in reason and emotions in Greek Philosophy, and Feminist Philosophy, as well as a standard introduction to philosophy, survey history of philosophy, contemporary moral issues, bioethics, and value theories.