Bronwyn Finnigan

Associate Professor Bronwyn Finnigan is a philosopher at the Australian National University's School of Philosophy within the Research School of Social Sciences, with a visiting position at Princeton University. Her research bridges Western and Asian philosophical traditions, focusing on philosophy of mind, ethics, and Buddhist philosophy. Finnigan's recent publications examine comparative approaches to religious belief, emotion theory, and consciousness studies through interdisciplinary frameworks.

Her work integrates Buddhist epistemology with contemporary philosophy, exploring topics such as decision-making under uncertainty, emotional anticipation, and the nature of consciousness. Current projects investigate the philosophical foundations of meditation practices and meta-ethical dimensions of Buddhist thought.