U. G. Krishnamurti
Philosopher and educator
Born
1918
107 years ago
Died
March 22nd, 2007
18 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
India
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An Indian-Italian philosopher and educator, explored the nature of enlightenment and consciousness. Developed a unique philosophy that rejected traditional spiritual concepts. Authored several books and gave talks on self-inquiry, often challenging established ideas of spirituality and self-improvement. His thoughts included discussions on the relationship between thought and reality, emphasizing the importance of direct experience over conceptual understanding.
Authored 'The Current of Thought'
Developed a philosophy rejecting traditional enlightenment concepts
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