Michael N. Nagler

Michael Nagler, Professor Emeritus of Classics and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley, co-founded one of the first Peace and Conflict Studies Programs in the United States. In 1981, he also co-founded the Metta Center for Nonviolence, where he continues to dedicate his life to the values of nonviolence and spiritual discovery. Among many achievements, his commitment to these principles earned him the Jamnalal Bajaj International Award in 2007 for “Promoting Gandhian Values Outside India.”

Nagler is the co-host of Nonviolence Radio, a popular radio show and podcast focused on exploring nonviolence. He has authored numerous articles and influential books, including The Search for a Nonviolent Future, The Nonviolence Handbook, and The Third Harmony. In 2020 he directed and produced an award-winning documentary on nonviolence, also titled The Third Harmony. A sought-after speaker, teacher, and mentor, he is actively involved in peace efforts at the Metta Center for Nonviolence.