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Professor Viren Murthy holds the position of Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. His research focuses on East Asian intellectual history, particularly the intersection of modernity, resistance, and premodern philosophies. He has authored seminal works on pan-Asianism, Chinese revolutionary thought, and the role of Hegelian philosophy in East Asian modernity. His recent projects include analyzing how East Asian intellectuals engage with Hegel’s ideas to critique global capitalism and imperialism.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Chicago
- M.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
- B.A., Lake Forest College
Research Interests: Professor Murthy explores how East Asian thinkers reconstruct premodern traditions—such as Buddhism and pan-Asianism—to resist Western hegemony. His work highlights themes like anti-imperialism, transnational solidarity, and the critique of linear time in national narratives. He also examines South Indian classical music and Tamil identity as sites of cultural resistance against capitalist modernity.
Publications & Talks: His books include Pan-Asianism and the Legacy of the Chinese Revolution (2023) and The Politics of Time in China and Japan (2022). He has presented at institutions like Heidelberg University and the Indian Institute of Science, discussing topics ranging from Takeuchi Yoshimi’s thought to the global relevance of pan-Asianism.
Advising & Teaching: Professor Murthy advises several graduate students and teaches courses on Japanese history, postcolonialism, and global intellectual history. His syllabi emphasize critical approaches to capitalism, nationalism, and transnational movements.
Labs/Teams: While no formal lab is listed, his research collaborates across disciplines, involving co-editors and international scholars in projects like Confronting Capital and Empire: Rethinking Kyoto School Philosophy.
