Ashok Gangadean is Co-Convenor of the World Commission on Global Consciousness & Spirituality, which brings eminent world leaders together in sustained deep dialogue to cultivate global vision and wisdom for the new millennium. Professor of Philosophy at Haverford College, Founder-Director of the Global Dialogue Institute, host of an Emmy-nominated live call-in television show on global issues, he has published several books on global reason, global philosophy, and dialogue.