Xingding Liu is a PhD candidate in Philosophy at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, fully funded by a University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA).
His doctoral research applies philosophy-of-language methodology to key concepts in Xuanxue (玄學) commentary texts to show how early medieval Chinese philosophy grounds systematicity in measured language usage. As a BSHP Ambassador (2026–2027), Xingding focuses on fostering connections between the Society and research communities across the Asia-Pacific region, with an emphasis on cross-cultural philosophical methodology.
Xingding is organising an online half-day panel discussion titled "Generalisation and De-reification: Methodological Challenges in Cross-Cultural History of Philosophy," bringing together early-career researchers working across Chinese and Western philosophical traditions. The event aims to model methodologically self-conscious, cross-cultural history of philosophy for postgraduate and early-career audiences.
More information about the Ambassadors scheme
We launched our Ambassador Scheme in 2025. Ambassadors are postgraduate students or early-career researchers working on any area of the history of philosophy who do not yet have permanent posts.
In return for their contribution to the work of the Society, Ambassadors receive a mentor, workshop partipation, professional training, and a fee-waiver for BSHP memberssship and conference attendance. Find oout more about the scheme and the other ambassadors here.
