Sebastian Gäb is a Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) in the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies. He received his PhD in 2012 from Universität Trier's Department of Philosophy, establishing the foundation for his academic career in philosophy of religion. His educational background includes completing his doctoral studies at Universität Trier in 2012, where he developed expertise in religious language and philosophical methodology. His dissertation work 'Wahrheit, Bedeutung und Glaube' defended two key theses: that realism is a semantic thesis and that religious language ought to be interpreted realistically. Gäb's research primarily focuses on the philosophy of religion, with special emphasis on religious language, mystical and meditative experiences, and the integration of non-Western thought into contemporary philosophical discourse. His work explores topics such as the noetic character of mystical experiences, the ineffability of religious experience, and the meaning of religious language, particularly non-literal language, metaphor, and negative theology. He also makes significant contributions to Buddhist philosophy, afterlife studies, and religious skepticism. His approach combines analytic philosophy with engagement with Eastern philosophical traditions. An analysis of Gäb's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the boundaries of religious language and experience. His work frequently examines the concept of ineffability in mystical experiences, the relationship between spirituality and religion, and the philosophical implications of non-theistic approaches to religious concepts. There's a clear trajectory in his research toward globalizing philosophy of religion beyond traditional theistic frameworks while maintaining rigorous analytic methodology. His 2025 paper on global philosophy of religion represents the cutting edge of this work. Professor Gäb has made substantial contributions to edited volumes and authored significant monographs, including 'Die Philosophie des Buddha' (2024) and 'Religionsphilosophie' (2023), demonstrating his commitment to making complex philosophical concepts accessible to broader audiences. His work on non-personal immortality and mystical ineffability represents innovative approaches to longstanding philosophical problems. His academic leadership is evident through his editorship of important collections such as 'Philosophie der Spiritualität' (2024) and 'Philosophie der Unsterblichkeit' (2023), which have shaped contemporary discourse in their respective fields. His collaborative work with scholars like Georg Gasser and Doris Reisinger demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to philosophical problems.
