Daniel Newman (academic)

Daniel Newman is a scholar specializing in the fields of Sanskrit literature, South Asian intellectual history, and religious studies. He is known for his work on the literary and philosophical traditions of India, particularly the interplay between poetic theory (alamkara shastra), aesthetics (rasa), and religious thought.

Newman's research often focuses on the intersection of these domains, exploring how aesthetic and literary concepts were deployed and understood within various Hindu and Buddhist traditions. He examines the application of poetic principles to theological and philosophical discourse, shedding light on the sophisticated rhetorical strategies employed in these texts.

He has published extensively on topics such as the role of emotion in religious experience, the development of literary theory in India, and the influence of Sanskrit poetics on later intellectual traditions. His scholarship contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances of South Asian intellectual history and its rich literary heritage. He often analyzes primary sources in Sanskrit and other relevant languages.