Philosophy's Big Questions

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Comparing Buddhist and Western Approaches

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Philosophy's Big Questions explores fundamental philosophical dilemmas and inquiries that have intrigued thinkers throughout history. The book delves into questions about existence, knowledge, morality, and the nature of the mind, presenting both historical perspectives and modern interpretations. It's an engaging guide that encourages readers to ponder life's essential questions and consider diverse viewpoints.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the major philosophical questions that have puzzled thinkers throughout history. It explores fundamental issues like free will, morality, and the nature of knowledge, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in understanding the deeper aspects of human existence. Perfect for those who love diving into thoughtful discussions about life's most profound topics.

Philosophy's Big Questions

The essays in this book turn to the major figures and texts of the Buddhist tradition in order to expand and enrich our thinking on enduring philosophical questions. Featuring striking and generative comparisons, Philosophy’s Big Questions offers readers new conceptual tools, methods, and insights for the pursuit of a good and happy life.

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Certain questions have recurred throughout the history of philosophy. They are the big questions about happiness and the good life, the limits of knowledge, the ultimate structure of reality, the nature of consciousness, the relation between causality and free will, the pervasiveness of suffering, and the conditions for a just and flourishing society. Thinkers in different cultures across the ages have formulated these in their own terms in an attempt to make sense of their lives and the world around them.

The essays in this book turn to the major figures and texts of the Buddhist tradition in order to expand and enrich our thinking on these enduring questions. Examining them from a comparative and cross-cultural perspective demonstrates the value of alternative ways of addressing philosophical problems, showing how different approaches can produce new and unexpected kinds of questions and answers. Engaging with the Buddhist tradition, this book shows, helps return philosophy to its practical as well as theoretical aim: not only understanding the world but also knowing how to live in it.

Featuring striking and generative comparisons of Buddhist and Western thought, Philosophy's Big Questions challenges our thinking in fundamental ways and offers readers new conceptual tools, methods, and insights for the pursuit of a good and happy life.

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Philosophy's Big Questions is praised for its intercultural exploration of philosophical themes, effectively integrating Western and Buddhist perspectives. The essays highlight the significant contributions of Buddhist philosophy across various philosophical areas, enhancing understanding in a comparatory structure. The book is suitable for students and specialists interested in cross-cultural philosophy, offering fresh insights into perennial philosophical questions and promoting a more global perspective on philosophical inquiry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780231174879

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Columbia University Press

Contributors:

Edited by Steven M. Emmanuel
Contributions by Stephen J. Laumakis
Contributions by Douglas S. Duckworth
Contributions by Jan Westerhoff
Contributions by Dan Arnold
Contributions by Rick Repetti
Contributions by Amber D. Carpenter
Contributions by Peter Hershock
Edited by Steven M. Emmanuel
Edited by Steven M. Emmanuel

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Steven M. Emmanuel is professor of philosophy and dean of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities at Virginia Wesleyan University. He is the editor of Buddhist Philosophy: A Comparative Approach (2018) and A Companion to Buddhist Philosophy (2013), as well as many publications on major figures in the modern European tradition.