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Tao Xu
Philosophy
Wuhan University
Hubei
Language: Chinese, English
Christianity
Philosophy
Buddhism
Daoism
Comparative Studies
Religion
Dialogue
Theology
Spirituality
Culture
Areas of Focus
- Christian Philosophy
- Buddhist-Christian Dialogue
- Daoist-Christian Comparison
- Comparative Religion Studies
Work Experience
- 2003 - Present - Wuhan University - Professor
- 2005 - 2010 - Wuhan University - Associate Professor
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2003 - PhD in Philosophy: Peking University
- 2005 - Promoted to Associate Professor
- 2010 - Promoted to Professor
- 2011 - Qualified as Doctoral Supervisor
- 2012 - Selected for National High-Level Talent Support Program
- 2014 - Appointed as Luojia Distinguished Professor at Wuhan University
Publications
- Research on the Problem of Spirit and Flesh in Christian Philosophy, Tao Xu, 2017
- Study on the Evolution of the Thought of Spirit, Soul, and Body, Tao Xu, 2022
- Exploration of Thomas Aquinas' Doctrine of the Soul, Tao Xu, 2007
- Comparative Study of Transcendental Theology and Humanistic Buddhism, Tao Xu, 2010
- Overview of Christian Culture, Tao Xu, 2013
- Essays on Indian Spiritual Philosophy, Tao Xu, 2022
- Overview of Jewish Culture, Tao Xu, 2016
- The Power of Reading: From Socrates to Twitter, Tao Xu, 2020
- The Soul of American Universities, Tao Xu, 2008
- The Way of Socrates, Tao Xu, 2005
- The Way and Virtue of Teachers, Tao Xu, 2010
- Advice for New University Faculty, Tao Xu, 2007
- Introduction to Contemporary Philosophy of Mind, Tao Xu, 2006
- Summa Theologica, First Part, Volume 7, Tao Xu, 2013
- Lectures on Foreign Cultures, Tao Xu, 2010
Awards
- 2020 - 12th Hubei Province Social Science Outstanding Achievement Award - Second Prize
- 2021 - 16th Wenjin Book Award
- 2016 - Wuhan University Teaching Achievement Award - Second Prize
- 2021 - Wuhan University Excellent Bachelor's Thesis Advisor
- 2004 - Wuhan University Young Teacher Teaching Competition - Third Prize
- 2006 - Excellent Teaching Research Paper Award - Second Prize
- 2008 - Advanced Individual in Online Propaganda Struggle
- 2018 - Excellent Expert Scholar
- 2007 - Advanced Individual in Provincial Anti-Cult Association
