McComas Taylor

McComas Taylor is a Professor at the Australian National University, affiliated with the School of Culture, History and Language within the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. His research bridges contemporary critical theory with classical Sanskrit narrative literature, focusing on the construction of 'true' discourse in the Foucauldian sense within the Sanskritic, Hindu episteme. He has published extensively on the Pañcatantra cycle and Mahapuranas, exploring textual authority, social division, and performative practices. His work also extends to the flexible delivery of small-enrolment languages.

• Academic Focus: Sanskrit Literature, Hindu Epistemology, Puranic Texts
• Key Contributions: Author of 'The fall of the Indigo Jackal' (2007), editor of Puranic studies, and researcher on oral performance dynamics

Taylor's recent projects include 'Indian Idol - Performing Krsna in a globalizing World' (2008-2010) and 'Second Australian Sanskrit Summer School' (2009). His Scopus profile indicates an h-index of 45, reflecting significant scholarly impact. He has pioneered digital Sanskrit pedagogy, including electronic textbooks for e-learning.