Philosophy of the Buddha An Introduction

Name: Philosophy of the Buddha An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780415278584

ISBN-10: 0415278589

ISBN-13: 9780415278584

Edition: 2003

Authors: Christopher Gowans

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This title is an introduction to the philosophy of Buddhism centring on the teachings of Buddha whilst comparing and contrasting common themes that cut across Buddhism and Western philosophy. Each of the themes is discussed in relation to its impact on Western philosophy and philosophers.

Book details

List price: $46.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 6/24/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 7.56" wide x 7.64" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Gowans is Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University.



Preface


Abbreviations



The Buddha's teaching as a philosophy



Observing the stream



The life of the Buddha



The teaching in brief



Practical dimensions of the teaching



Theoretical dimensions of the teaching



The not-self doctrine



An interpretation of the not-self doctrine



The rationale for thinking there are no substance-selves



Some philosophical issues: are we substance-selves or process-selves?



Kamma, rebirth, and the not-self doctrine



The nature, origin, and cessation of suffering



The nature and extent of suffering



The origin of suffering



The cessation of suffering: Nibbana-in-life



The cessation of suffering: Nibbana-after-death



The way to the cessation of suffering



The Eightfold Path: wisdom



The Eightfold Path: virtue



The Eightfold Path: concentration



A message of hope: the Buddha's invitation to live selflessly


Buddhist resources on the Internet


Glossary of important Pali terms


Bibliography


Index