Franklin Merrell-Wolff

Philosopher, Author

1887 – 1985

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Who was Franklin Merrell-Wolff?

Franklin Merrell-Wolff was an American philosopher. After formal education in philosophy and mathematics at Stanford and Harvard, Wolff devoted himself to the goal of transcending the normal limits of human consciousness. After exploring various mystical teachings and paths, he dedicated himself to the path of jnana yoga and the writings of Shankara, founder of the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.

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Born
1887
Pasadena
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Harvard University
  • Stanford University
Died
1985

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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