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Jonathan C. Gold is Professor in the Department of Religion and Director of the Center for Culture, Society and Religion at Princeton University. His office is located in 242 1879 Hall, and he can be reached at (609) 258-4489 or jcgold@princeton.edu.
Dr. Gold is a scholar of Indian and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy with particular interests in Buddhist approaches to meaning, ethics, language and learning. His research spans classical Buddhist philosophical traditions while engaging with contemporary issues such as politics, social thought, and technology. His work demonstrates how ancient Buddhist philosophical frameworks can address modern ethical and political challenges.
His research interests include Indian Buddhist Philosophy, Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Ethics, Buddhist Approaches to Language, Buddhist Approaches to Meaning, and Buddhist Politics and Social Thought. Gold's scholarship bridges historical and contemporary perspectives, showing how classical Buddhist insights can illuminate present-day concerns in ethics, governance, and technology.
Dr. Gold's publications demonstrate a trajectory from classical Buddhist studies toward increasingly engaged contemporary analysis. His recent work addresses pressing issues like political leadership, ethical technology development, and consumer culture through a Buddhist philosophical lens.
- "Commentary: Is Advertising a Problem for Buddhism?" (Lion's Roar, 2023)
- "Buddhism Can Handle the Simulation and the Singularity" (Tricycle, 2023)
- "Don't Hand Power to Dangerous People" (ABC Religion & Ethics, 2022)
Dr. Gold maintains an active public intellectual presence through media contributions, conference presentations, and interdisciplinary collaborations. His work with Elaine Pagels at the Aspen Ideas Festival and participation in the Numata Symposium on Buddhist Philosophy demonstrate his commitment to making Buddhist philosophical resources accessible to broader audiences.
As Director of the Center for Culture, Society and Religion, Dr. Gold oversees initiatives exploring the relationship between religious traditions and contemporary social issues, reflecting his scholarly commitment to bridging historical Buddhist thought with modern ethical and political challenges.
