What is Franklin Merrell Wolff's full name?
Franklin Merrell-Wolff
Franklin Merrell Wolff nickname(s):
Franklin Merrell-Wolff
Franklin Merrell Wolff date of birth:
1887
How old was Franklin Merrell Wolff when died?
98
When did Franklin Merrell Wolff die?
1985
What is Franklin Merrell Wolff nationality?
American
What is Franklin Merrell Wolff's occupation?
Philosopher
Short Biography
Franklin Merrell-Wolff (1887–1985) 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, the most influential expounder of the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.