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Keya Maitra is the Lenney Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawai'i Mānoa. Previously, she served as a professor and the Thomas Howerton Distinguished Professor of Humanities at the University of North Carolina Asheville, where she also directed the Humanities Program from 2018-2022. Her academic journey spans continents, with educational roots in both India and the United States.
Dr. Maitra holds two Ph.D.s—one in Philosophy of Language from the University of Hyderabad and another in Philosophy of Mind from the University of Connecticut. This dual training has positioned her at the intersection of Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, enabling her to bridge cultural and disciplinary divides in innovative ways.
Her research spans multiple areas of philosophy with a distinctive focus on cross-cultural dialogue. Maitra's work in feminist philosophy of mind explores how socio-cultural factors shape mental content and consciousness. She has made significant contributions to the interpretation of Indian philosophical texts, particularly the Bhagavad Gita, examining its relevance to contemporary philosophical issues in consciousness, ethics, and epistemology. Her scholarship in comparative ethics brings together Western and non-Western ethical frameworks, with special attention to decolonizing moral landscapes through the inclusion of Buddhist, Hindu, feminist care ethics, and indigenous perspectives. Maitra's recent work on governance ethics develops a "toolbox" of ethical frameworks for policy decision-making that acknowledges the complexity of moral dilemmas in public administration.
Maitra's publications reveal consistent engagement with bridging philosophical traditions. Her recent articles demonstrate a trajectory from examining specific concepts in Indian philosophy (like attention in the Bhagavad Gita) to developing broader applications in contemporary ethical and political contexts. A unifying thread is her commitment to creating philosophical frameworks that respect cultural specificity while addressing universal human concerns. Her work increasingly focuses on practical applications of philosophical insights to real-world governance challenges.
- Lenney Distinguished Professor at University of Hawai'i Mānoa
- Thomas Howerton Distinguished Professor of Humanities at University of North Carolina Asheville (2018-2022)
While specific details about her advising are not provided in the available text, Maitra's collaborative work on edited volumes like "Feminist Philosophy of Mind" and "The Ethics of Governance" suggests active mentorship of junior scholars. Her research on governance ethics appears to have practical applications that may connect with policy-making communities.
