Sabrina (Beishi) Hao

The best way to spark philosophical thinking is through conversations. Following the footsteps of Socrates, I always strive to create a classroom where a genuine philosophical dialogue between me and the students can happen. My role as the instructor goes beyond being a mere knowledge presenter and the role of the students goes beyond being mere knowledge receivers. 

Students can only learn philosophy by doing it themselves: actively thinking about what philosophical positions and arguments they are sympathetic to, being challenged by arguments from the opposite side, and refining their own positions and reasoning accordingly. 

Classes that I have taught and TA'ed are listed below:

Independent Teaching:

Introduction to Chinese Philosophy, 2023 Fall (Syllabus)

Introduction to Logic, 2022 Summer (Syllabus)

Teaching Assistant:

Concepts of Human Nature, 2021 Spring, 2024 Fall

Introduction to Logic, 2024 Spring

History of Ancient Philosophy, 2020 Fall

History of Modern Philosophy, 2020 Spring

Theories of Knowledge and Reality, 2019 Fall

History of Modern Philosophy, 2019 Spring

Introduction to Philosophical Problems, 2018 Fall