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:

Introduction to Philosophical Problems Spring 2025; Fall 2018

Concepts of Human Nature Fall 2024; Spring 2021

Introduction to Logic Spring 2024

History of Ancient Philosophy Fall 2020

History of Modern Philosophy Spring 2020; Spring 2019

Theories of Knowledge and Reality Fall 2019