About John Levy
Lived 1910 – 1976 (aged 65–66). John Levy was a British philosopher, ethnomusicologist, audio engineer and musician.
John Levy (28 April 1910 – 28 December 1976) was a British mystic, artist, and musician, best known for translating the works of his guru Sri Atmananda Krishna Menon, Atma Darshan and Atma Niviriti into English.
Born into a wealthy aristocratic family, Levy was an expert in Asian folk music, especially that of India. At one point in his life, he gave up his entire fortune and went to live in India with only a loincloth. In India, Levy was a student of V. K. Krishna Menon.
He died in London in 1976, and, following his death, his collection was bequeathed to the University of Edinburgh, where it forms the John Levy Archive.
Publications The Nature of Man According to the Vedanta (1956), Sentient Publications, 2004, Immediate Knowledge and Happiness (Sadhyomukti): The Vedantic Doctrine of Non-Duality (1970), Thorsons, London.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Levy's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Levy's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Levy?
British philosopher
When was John Levy born?
John Levy was born in 1910.
When did John Levy die?
John Levy died in 1976 in London.
What was John Levy's occupation?
John Levy was a philosopher, ethnomusicologist, audio engineer and musician.
What nationality was John Levy?
John Levy was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Levy (philosopher)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Levy. https://biography.guide/john-levy-philosopher/
MLA: "John Levy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-levy-philosopher/.
Chicago: "John Levy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-levy-philosopher/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:10 UTC