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What should I ask Yiyang Zhuge (诸葛一杨), also known as Zhong Shu (仲树)?

Yes I will be doing a Conversation with her. She is best known to Western audiences for her interview with Christopher Nolan, but she has numerous other achievements: Yiyang Zhuge is a political theorist, political columnist, and a translator of German and Greek philosophical texts. She is an instructor at Brandeis University, and a PhD Candidate at Boston College. Yiyang […] The post What should…

Yiyang Zhuge, also known as Zhong Shu, is a highly accomplished political theorist, columnist, and translator. Born to a family with a long history of public service in China, Yiyang has made significant contributions to the fields of political philosophy and philosophy translation. In addition to her work as a Brandeis University instructor and Boston College PhD candidate, Yiyang has translated numerous works by Hannah Arendt into Chinese, including "The Human Condition" and "Men in Dark Times."

She has also made a name for herself as a public intellectual in China, regularly reporting on American higher education for Caixin Weekly and appearing on Hong Kong's Phoenix TV.

Given her extensive background and accomplishments, there are numerous topics you could explore in a conversation with Yiyang Zhuge. You might ask her about her process and motivations behind translating Arendt's works, or inquire about her thoughts on the reception of Arendt's ideas in Chinese intellectual circles. You could also delve into her experiences as a political commentator on Phoenix TV, or discuss the challenges and rewards of translating philosophical texts from Greek and German into Chinese.

Additionally, you might explore her role as a political theorist and columnist, and ask her for insights on current political issues and trends. Finally, you could ask Yiyang about her podcast, "Monologues of a Committed Observer," and discuss the impact of her work on the wider philosophical and political discourse in China.

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