Dr. Lianghua Zhou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lianghua (Glenn) Zhou is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at Texas A&M University. He received his PhD in Philosophy and MA in Greek from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His primary research focus lies in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy, with strong interests in Early Modern Philosophy and Ancient Chinese Philosophy. Zhou's research projects delve into the intersection of Metaphysics, Natural Philosophy, and Moral Psychology across historical periods and traditions, covering core themes such as the role of boundaries in Aristotle’s Natural Philosophy and its relevance to contemporary Metaphysics and Social Philosophy. His work also investigates the psychology of value-involved representation within the thoughts of Aristotle, Stoics, and Descartes, as well as approaches to sagehood in Ancient Chinese Philosophy. Additionally, he is engaged in a long-term translation project of Russell’s lectures in China. Zhou has held visiting researcher positions at Yale University and Stanford University, and has published several scholarly achievements in notable journals, addressing critical aspects of Russell's lectures and their implications in philosophical discourse.

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Assistant Professor

— Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaches courses and conducts research in philosophy, specializing in various philosophical traditions and their implications.

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.