Buddhist Moral Philosophy An Introduction

Name: Buddhist Moral Philosophy An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780415890670

ISBN-10: 0415890675

ISBN-13: 9780415890670

Edition: 2014

Authors: Christopher W. Gowans

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The first book of its kind, Buddhist Moral Philosophy: An Introduction introduces the reader to contemporary philosophical interpretations and analyses of Buddhist ethics. It begins with a survey of traditional Buddhist ethical thought and practice, mainly in the Pali Canon and early Mahyna schools, and an account of the emergence of Buddhist moral philosophy as a distinct discipline in the modern world. It then examines recent debates about karma, rebirth and nirvana, well-being, normative ethics, moral objectivity, moral psychology, and the issue of freedom, responsibility and determinism. The book also introduces the reader to philosophical discussions of topics in socially engaged…

Book details

List price: $62.95
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 7/21/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 334
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English