Xiaochao Wang

Professor Xiaochao Wang serves as a prominent faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at Tsinghua University, where he has established himself as a leading expert in Greco-Roman philosophy and religious studies. His academic journey includes degrees from Hangzhou University (A.B. and A.M. in 1982 and 1984) and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Leeds (1996). At Tsinghua, he holds multiple significant positions, including Director of the Center for the Study of Greco-Roman Philosophy and Religion, and is part of both the Foreign Philosophies and Philosophy of Religion research teams. His scholarly work spans ancient Greek-Roman philosophy, early Christian thought, religious ethics, and the historical exchange between Chinese and Western cultures. He has made significant contributions to academic discourse through his work on translating and analyzing classical texts, including his involvement in translating Plato's Complete Works. His expertise is particularly evident in his research on the intersection of Greco-Roman philosophical traditions with contemporary religious thought, and he actively promotes cultural dialogue between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. Through his leadership at Tsinghua's research centers and his participation in international academic forums, he continues to advance understanding of classical philosophical traditions and their modern relevance.