Adi Shankara

Indian philosopher (c. 8th century), founder of Advaita Vedanta.

Key Contributions:

• Developed Advaita Vedanta, emphasizing non-dualism.
• Contributed to metaphysics and religion.
• Influenced Indian philosophy.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Advaita Vedanta (non-dual philosophy)
• Metaphysics (Brahman and Atman)
• Abhinavagupta (contrasting Kashmir Shaivism)
• Religion (Hindu philosophy)
• Mimamsa (related tradition)

Record

Portrait: Raja Ravi Varma · Public domain

Lived: 788–820

Tradition: Indian

Wikidata: Q180967 — dates from this record, not from this page