A Scholar Bridging Chinese Philosophy and Contemporary Practice
Dr. David Wan formerly served as a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Chinese Culture at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he earned recognition for his teaching excellence. His academic expertise spans traditional Chinese philosophy and its modern applications, with particular focus on Neo-Confucianism, comparative religious studies, and theories of self-cultivation. As a certified Philosophical Counsellor, he uniquely combines classical Chinese thought with practical applications in contemporary counseling. His contributions to education include teaching in the Chinese Culture: Tradition MOOC, where he helped develop comprehensive coursework on traditional Chinese philosophical and cultural concepts. His interdisciplinary approach bridges metaphysics, ethics, and practical philosophy, demonstrating the relevance of classical Chinese thought to modern life.