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Sara McClintock is an Associate Professor of Religion at Emory University, with affiliations in the Department of Philosophy and the Graduate Division of Religion. Her research focuses on Buddhist philosophy, Indian and Tibetan Buddhism, and Buddhist ethics, with a particular interest in epistemology, rhetoric, and narrative traditions. She holds a PhD from Harvard University and has held visiting fellowships at institutions like the Austrian Academy of Sciences.
Education:
- PhD in Religion, Harvard University, 2002
- MTS in World Religions, Harvard Divinity School, 1989
- BA in Fine Arts, Bryn Mawr College, 1983
Research Interests: McClintock explores the intersections of Buddhist metaphysics, ethics, and narrative, emphasizing the role of rhetoric in philosophical argumentation. Her work challenges foundationalist assumptions in Indian Buddhist thought while engaging with figures like Śāntarakṣita and Kamalaśīla.
Publications & Awards: She is a co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Indian Buddhist Philosophy (2023) and authored Omniscience and the Rhetoric of Reason (2010). A Fellow of the Mind and Life Institute, her scholarship bridges classical Buddhist texts with contemporary philosophical debates.
Teaching & Grants: McClintock secured grants for initiatives like the Mandala exhibition and Tibetan Music Ensemble at Emory. She emphasizes critical pedagogy, fostering inclusive learning environments inspired by Freire and hooks.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Austrian Academy of Sciences and serves on the Board of the 84000 translation project, advancing the accessibility of Tibetan Buddhist texts.
