Beatrice bruteau wikipedia

American philosopher, contemplative and author

Beatrice Bruteau (1930–2014) was an American contemplative, philosopher and author.^[1]

Early life and education

Beatrice Bruteau was born on July 25, 1930, in Evanston, Illinois.^[2] According to her obituary, her parents were Frederick and Ruth Folgerstrum Bruteau, and she was raised in Jefferson City, Missouri.^[3] She was one of the first women to study philosophy at the graduate level at Fordham University, where she earned a Ph.D.

in philosophy in 1954.^[2]

Career

Bruteau was a pioneer in interspirituality and contemplative thinking.^{[citation needed]} Her work bridged the boundaries of traditional academic disciplines, as she brought diverse subjects, such as science, mathematics, philosophy, religion, into conversation with one another.

In her work, she explored mystical, contemplative and philosophical texts from multiple religions traditio