Bryan Van Norden
Bryan W. Van Norden is James Monroe Taylor Chair in Philosophy at Vassar College (USA), and Chair Professor in the School of Philosophy at Wuhan University (China).
Barletta Declaration — Bryan Van Norden
Excerpt from Van Norden, Taking Back Philosophy (follow the link) polylog: journal for intercultural philosophizing (available in multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Spanish; follow the link)
Bryan Van Norden
Van Norden, Bryan W., “Philosophy and Political Thought 1-2 Files,” a folder of syllabi, PowerPoint lectures, handouts, in-class exercises, discussion questions, essay prompts, and teaching notes for a multicultural introduction to philosophy with readings from the Anglo-European, East Asian, and South Asian philosophical traditions.
* Contact Info - Bryan Van Norden
Professor Bryan W. Van Norden. Vassar College Box 310. 124 Raymond Ave. Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0310. USA. You can also email me via the form below.
* Academic Essays - Bryan Van Norden
Bryan W. Van Norden, “Philosophy Is Useless: Except to Scientists, Businesspeople, Attorneys, Physicians, Clergy, Artists, Influencers, Activists, War Heroes, and Citizens of a Democracy,” unpublished text of public talk, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 21 March 2023.
* Videos - Bryan Van Norden
Professor Bryan W. Van Norden gives an introductory lecture on a classic work of epistemology and metaphysics of the Nyāya School of Indian philosophy, the Tarkasamgraha, written by Annambhatta.
Op-Ed Pieces — Bryan Van Norden
Nov 3, 2019 · “Chinese Philosophy in the English-Speaking World: Interview with Bryan Van Norden,” Blog of the APA, uploaded 17 May 2016. “If Philosophy Won’t Diversify, Let’s Call It What It Really Is” (co-author Jay Garfield), The Stone, New York Times Online, uploaded 11 May 2016. "Confucius on Gay Marriage," The Diplomat.
* Audio Interviews — Bryan Van Norden
Prof Bryan Van Norden talks about the value of non-western philosophy and Confucianism in particular on this episode of Embrace the Void (December 2019). The New York Times recently published an Op-Ed by Senator Tom Cotton advocating a severe crackdown on the protests.
My Books — Bryan Van Norden
Bryan Van Norden. Street Address. City, State, Zip. Phone Number. Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist Philosophy. Your Custom Text Here. Bryan Van Norden. Barletta Declaration. Barletta; Welcome! * Bibliography * My Publications * Books * NY Times * Op-Eds * Ted-Ed
* Van Norden Genealogy — Bryan Van Norden
The northern branch of the Van Norden family became distinguished and financially successful, particularly a trio of brothers: Thomas Langdon Van Norden, Warner Van Norden, and Charles E. Van Norden.