Dr. Pankaj Kumar Bharti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Magadh University, Gaya, Bihar. He holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Delhi, with his doctoral research focusing on Richard Rorty’s critique of epistemological foundationalism. His work explores modern epistemology and its implications for intellectual and sociopolitical discourses.

He has extensive research experience, having worked on three ICSSR-funded projects as a Research Assistant and Associate. He has contributed to academic discussions as an organizing committee member for five national seminars.

Dr. Pankaj has published research on diverse topics, including monistic idealism in Śaivism and Buddhism, meditation as a remedy for psychosomatic disorders, and Rorty’s pragmatic conception of truth. His publications span reputable journals, with one featured in a UGC-CARE-listed journal.