Stanley Jeyaraja Tambiah

Stanley Jeyaraja Tambiah (1929–2014) was an eminent International figure whose career in philosophy left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Stanley exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Stanley Jeyaraja Tambiah was a social anthropologist and Esther and Sidney Rabb Professor (Emeritus) of Anthropology at Harvard University. He specialised in studies of Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Tamils, as well as the anthropology of religion and politics....

The passing of Stanley Jeyaraja Tambiah on 2014-01-19 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across International and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.