Ronald Purser

About the Author

Ronald Purser is a distinguished scholar and critic whose incisive work dissects the commodification of spiritual practices in modern society. A professor of management at San Francisco State University, Purser holds a PhD in organizational behavior and has authored numerous articles and books exploring the intersections of mindfulness, capitalism, and workplace dynamics. In his seminal critique, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality, he argues that the mindfulness movement has been co-opted by corporate interests, transforming a potentially liberating practice into a tool for enhancing productivity and quelling dissent. Purser's research draws on sociology, philosophy, and Buddhist studies to challenge readers to reclaim mindfulness from its neoliberal distortions, advocating for a more authentic and socially engaged approach. His thought-provoking analyses continue to influence debates on ethics, wellness, and power structures in contemporary culture.