Sagar Rao

Sagar Rao

Instructor

Sagar Rao is a Ph.D. student in the Joint Program in Philosophy and Religion at Princeton University. He earned his BA in Philosophy and Biology with Highest Honors from Swarthmore College.

Prior to his Ph.D., he studied at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute Center for Buddhist Studies in Kathmandu, Nepal. His work focuses on South Asian philosophy, epistemology, philosophy of religion, and Buddhist philosophy.

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. candidate, Joint Program in Philosophy and Religion — Princeton University
  • B.A., Philosophy and Biology, Highest Honors — Swarthmore College
  • Certificate — Rangjung Yeshe Institute Center for Buddhist Studies, Kathmandu

About Reason & Rationality

Reason & Rationality is a selective, residential summer program on the Princeton University campus where high school students sharpen critical thinking through small-group discussion with Ph.D. instructors. Founded in 2023, 2-week and 1-week sessions. 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Learn more →