Jie Chen

Jie Chen holds a PhD in Philosophy from Peking University and lives in Canada. His work spans academic philosophy and public philosophy.

His academic work is grounded in systematic philosophy and addresses fundamental questions concerning the cosmos, understanding, personhood, law, civilization, mind, artificial intelligence, and freedom. His public philosophy brings philosophical inquiry into the situations of ordinary life, seeking clarity without reducing difficult questions to simplified answers.

Current and Forthcoming Books

Finitude — English edition cover

Bearing

Finitude: Living with Limits, Choice, and an Unfinished Life

A public philosophy book on limits, choice, time, responsibility, and the unfinished life.

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Death — English edition cover

Bearing

Death: Loss, Mortality, and the Irreplaceable Human

Bearing | Book Two

A public philosophy book on loss, mortality, irreplaceability, and the seriousness of finite life.

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Essays

Entry essays by Jie Chen are available in the Essays catalogue.