Jie Chen

Jie Chen holds a PhD in Philosophy from Peking University and lives in Canada. His work spans scholarly and public philosophy. His scholarly writing develops a systematic approach to fundamental questions about the cosmos, understanding, personhood, law, civilization, mind, AI, and freedom; his public philosophy aims to bring philosophy back to the situations of ordinary life.

Current and Forthcoming Books

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

Bearing · Book One

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

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

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Death: Loss, Mortality, and the Irreplaceable Human

Bearing · Book Two

Death: Loss, Mortality, and the Irreplaceable Human

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.