About Evan Thompson

Evan Thompson is a professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in cognitive science, phenomenology, philosophy of mind, and cross-cultural philosophy, focusing on Buddhist philosophy's dialogue with Western thought. Thompson, home-schooled at the Lindisfarne Association, received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto and an A.B. in Asian Studies from Amherst College. His notable works include "The Embodied Mind," co-authored with Francisco Varela, and "Why I Am Not A Buddhist".
Evan Thompson is a professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in cognitive science, phenomenology, philosophy of mind, and cross-cultural philosophy, focusing on Buddhist philosophy's dialogue with Western thought. Thompson, home-schooled at the Lindisfarne Association, received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto and an A.B. in Asian Studies from Amherst College. His notable works include "The Embodied Mind," co-authored with Francisco Varela, and "Why I Am Not A Buddhist".
Buddhist Studies and Art

Conference – Exploring the intersection of Buddhism, consciousness, and AI

18
Jun
2024