Laura P. Guerrero

Laura P. Guerrero is a Professor of Philosophy at the College of William & Mary, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy within the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of New Mexico (2013), specializing in classical Indian and Buddhist philosophy. Her research focuses on Buddhist metaphysics and epistemology, particularly exploring how Buddhist thinkers address questions of reality, truth, and knowledge. She also investigates meta-philosophical issues, aiming to expand the scope of academic philosophy to include non-Western traditions.

Her work bridges Buddhist ideas with broader philosophical inquiries, emphasizing cross-cultural dialogue. Guerrero has published in journals like Comparative Philosophy and Ratio, and is currently authoring a book on Buddhist metaphysics supported by the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Fellowship. Her research challenges conventional academic frameworks to foster inclusivity in philosophical practice and discourse.

• Awards: Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies Research Fellowship

Guerrero’s scholarship engages with historical debates in Abhidharma, Dharmakīrti’s epistemology, and ontological pluralism. Her recent work addresses Buddhist reductionism, fictionalism, and the interplay between conventional truth and intentionality. She advocates for a more inclusive academic philosophy that incorporates global perspectives beyond the Western canon.