Xiyue Yang

Year of Enrollment: 
2024
Departmental Affiliation: 
Political Science

I am a PhD student in political theory at the Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations at Central European University. My research focuses on work ethics, with a particular interest in the distribution of burdensome or so-called "bad" work—tasks that are essential to society but often undesirable and unequally distributed. I critically examine the current work distribution system and explore possibilities for a more just redistribution of necessary but burdensome labour. More broadly, I am also interested in questions of distributive justice, gender justice, and global justice.

Before joining CEU, I had my undergraduate degree in Journalism from Shandong University in China and worked as a journalist for five years. This experience deeply shaped my concern for justice and motivated my transition into political philosophy. I had my first master’s degree at Tilburg University in philosophy of humanity and culture, and my second master’s degree at CEU in philosophy.

Qualification

BA, Journalism, Shandong University
MA, Philosophy of Humanity and Culture, Tilburg University
MA, Philosophy, CEU

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