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Sangeetha Menon

Disciplines:
philosophy/indian philosophy
consciousness/consciousness studies

Summary

Indian philosopher who has worked on the relationship between Advaita Vedanta and consciousness studies, developing cross-cultural approaches to the hard problem of consciousness.

Core Contribution

Developed dialogue between Advaita Vedanta's account of pure consciousness (Brahman/Atman) and Western consciousness science; contributed to the study of meditative states and their philosophical implications.

Notable Works & Achievements

The Beyond Experience

Historical Influences

Adi Shankaracharya David Chalmers

Intellectual Lineage

Indian Philosophy Consciousness Studies

Contemporaries & Peers

Evan Thompson

Minds Influenced

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Intellectual Posterity

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