Screen LibraryBuddhist 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 Mahāyāna schools, and an account of the emergence of Buddhist moral philosoph...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | |
|---|---|
| Published: |
Routledge : Taylor & Francis Group,
|
| Publisher Address: | London ; New York : |
| Publication Dates: | 2015. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Subjects: | |
| Summary: |
"...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 Mahāyāna 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 discuss |
| Item Description: | Publication date on Routledge web site: July 20th 2014. |
| Carrier Form: | ix, 333 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-316) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780415890670 0415890675 9780415890663 0415890667 |
| Index Number: | BJ1289 |
| CLC: | B82-055 |
| Call Number: | B82-055/G722 |
| Contents: | Part 1. Buddhist ethical thought and Buddhist moral philosophy : The teaching of the Buddha -- The development of Buddhism -- What is Buddhist moral philosophy? -- Karma, rebirth, Nirvana and other topics: some skeptical concerns -- Part 2. Theoretical topics in Buddhist moral philosophy -- Well-being -- Normative ethics: Buddhist ethics as a theory of right action -- Normative ethics: anti-theoretical and other interpretations -- Moral objectivity -- Moral psychology -- Freedom, responsibility and determinism -- Part 3. Practical issues in Buddhist moral philosophy -- Social engaged Buddhis |