The School of Philosophy at ZJU, in collaboration with the Department of Philosophy and Moral Sciences at Ghent University and the Department of Information and Computing Sciences at Utrecht University, hosted an online summer school for undergraduates to enrich their research skills and to broaden their academic horizons. The summer school consisted of two modules that ran from July 3rd to July 7th and from July 31st to August 4th respectively. The first module, titled “The Subject of Psychoanalysis is the Subject of Science,” was taught by Professor Gertrudis Van de Vijver from Ghent University. This module explored the topics of phenomenology and postmodern philosophy, and examined the works of philosophers such as Kant, Husserl, and Lacan. The module also discussed the complex relationship between scientific objectivity and psychoanalysis.  The second module, “Logic of Norms,” was led by Professors John-Jules Meyer and Mehdi Dastani from Utrecht University. This module introduced the students to deontic logic, a formal system for reasoning about normative concepts such as obligations and permissions. The module also showed how deontic logic can be applied to various domains, especially computer science.The students were very engaged in the course, as they planned their studies according to the course content, took detailed notes during the lectures, and joined lively discussions with the instructors and their classmates. After the course, the majority of students submitted well-written assignments that reflected their understanding and insights. The assignments not only showed the remarkable progress the students made in a short time, but also highlighted their research abilities and academic qualities. The professors provided constructive feedback to help the students improve their academic skills. Module convenor’s devotion and student’s participation greatly contribute to the successful outcome of this summer school. This online summer school is also the 2nd SoP ZJU Brand Summer School, a series of summer programs that started in 2022. The aim of this series is to offer undergraduates in philosophy at ZJU the chance to learn from leading scholars and researchers from prestigious academic institutions around the world. Last year we collaborated with the Department of Philosophy at University at University of Jena, Underwood International College at Yonsei University, Department of Philosophy at University of Kansas, Department of Indian Philosophy and Buddhist Studies at the university of Tokyo. We will continue to improve this project, cooperate with other top academic institutions, and provide more high-quality summer courses for students at Zhejiang University.

To further enhance students’ ability of academic research and communication, we hold the International Master Class in Phenomenology this summer. The Master class was organized jointly by the School of Philosophy at ZJU, and the Center for Subjectivity Research at the University of Copenhagen, from July 1st to July 19th. Prof. Dan Zahavi, the director of the Center for Subjectivity Research, as well as a world-renowned scholar in phenomenology and Husserl studies, was invited to give eight talks on Husserl’s phenomenology. During the course, Prof. Zahavi discussed several important topics such as perception, embodiment, selfhood, empathy, and the lifeworld. This summer school is also available for students and faculty members outside ZJU. Over 50 participants attended this summer school. These students come from UCL, the University of British Columbia, Sun Yat-sen University, and other institutions.To encourage in-depth studies in Husserl’s phenomenology, we hold a workshop after the talk. For these students who intend to participate in this workshop, they are required to report on the selection of topics on Aug 17th and then submit an essay in English. Among the over ten submitted drafts, five essays were chosen and presented in the workshop on Sep 19th where Prof. Zahavi attended and gave comments.

General informationThe School of Philosophy at Zhejiang University seeks to hire one tenure-track faculty member in Logic through its highly competitive and well-funded New Hundred Talents Program. The position is at the level comparable to a US assistant professorship or UK lectureship and is called ZJU100 Young Professor. Exact start date is flexible but ideally should be in Fall 2023 depending on availability. Applicants must demonstrate excellent research record and teaching competence in logic or related areas. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research profile can complement the strengths of our current logic program, especially in the areas of epistemic logic, knowledge representation and reasoning, and logic in AI. The teaching expectation is roughly 3 courses per academic year. Other responsibilities include thesis supervision at the master's or doctoral level, as well as departmental and university service and organization of research workshops and conferences. More information about our School of Philosophy can be found at the following link: http://www.philosophy.zju.edu.cn/eng/ Zhejiang University offers faculty an internationally competitive salary and benefits that include a generous starting research fund, one-time relocation fees, and housing allowance. The successful applicant may rent a university apartment during employment, and, after receiving tenure, they are eligible to purchase an apartment designated for those under the one hundred talents program. Qualified faculty will also have received assistance to apply for national, provincial and ministerial-level youth talent projects for additional research funds. About Zhejiang University Zhejiang University is one of China's most international universities. It is located in the east coastal city of Hangzhou, 161 km to the south of the economic center of Shanghai. Hangzhou is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and its West Lake in particular. The School of Philosophy is located in the new and vibrant Zijingang campus in the west of urban Hangzhou. It is one of the largest single university campi in mainland China.Qualifications and RequirementsThe appointee must have a Ph.D. in hand, outstanding international reputation as a researcher and show potential for excellence in teaching. Proficiency in Mandarin is not required. English is the main language for all research and teaching responsibilities. However, some basic knowledge of Mandarin will be helpful for an easier adaptation to life in Hangzhou.  How to Apply Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their applications electronically to the search chair Beishui Liao at baiseliao@zju.edu.cn. Applicants should include the following materials in PDF format:  - cover letter- curriculum vitae- research statement- teaching dossier- 3 to 5 writing samples- list of 3 to 5 references with detailed contact information. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this position, please email Bruno Bentzen at bbentzen@zju.edu.cn or Beishui Liao at baiseliao@zju.edu.cn. The hard deadline is Jan 31, 2023. Institute of Logic and CognitionSchool of PhilosophyWest Zijingang CampusZhejiang University866 Yuhangtang RdHangzhou, 310058P. R. China