Dr. Frits Staal

Dr. Frits Staal is a philosopher and historian of science who has written extensively on the history of science and philosophy in ancient India. He is a professor emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley and has taught courses on the history of science and philosophy at various universities. Staal has written several books on the subject, including "From Infinity to Nothingness" and "From the Beautiful to the Sublime". He is also a frequent commentator on media outlets such as NPR and PBS. Staal has a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Amsterdam and has been a professor at several institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley. He is currently a professor emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. Staal is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has received several awards for his work. He is also a skilled linguist and has studied several languages, including Sanskrit and Greek.