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Neil Dalal is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Alberta, with a joint appointment in the Religious Studies Program. He received his PhD in Asian Cultures and Languages from the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Indian Philosophy and Sanskrit textual studies, and holds an MA in East-West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. His research primarily focuses on South Asian philosophies, particularly those found within the Advaita Vedānta tradition and its contemplative practices, which aim to cultivate unique knowledge that liberates one from suffering. Dalal's work bridges the fields of Philosophy and Religious Studies, exploring the phenomenology of meditation, self-inquiry, and the relationship with Advaita Vedānta’s concepts of mind and consciousness. He has an interest in constructing ecopsychological approaches within Indian philosophy and engages with non-academic communities to promote classical Indian philosophies that foster self-reflection. His teaching encompasses a range of topics, including courses on Indian Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, and Eastern Religions.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Teaching and research in South Asian Philosophy and Religious Thought.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management