Buddhist Philosophy

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A Comparative Approach

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Buddhist Philosophy offers an insightful exploration into the core ideas and concepts of Buddhism, focusing on its historical development and key philosophical themes. The book discusses Buddhist concepts like impermanence, the nature of self, and the path to enlightenment. It provides a comprehensive understanding of how these ideas influence both personal and collective human experience.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by Eastern thought and seek a deeper understanding of concepts like mindfulness, impermanence, and the nature of reality. Rich in insights, it offers a comprehensive exploration of Buddhist teachings and their philosophical implications, perfect for anyone interested in expanding their perspective on life and consciousness.

Buddhist Philosophy: A Comparative Approach presents a series of readings that examine the prominent thinkers and texts of the Buddhist tradition in the round, introducing contemporary readers to major theories and debates at the intersection of Buddhist and Western thought.

Description

Buddhist Philosophy: A Comparative Approach presents a series of readings that examine the prominent thinkers and texts of the Buddhist tradition in the round, introducing contemporary readers to major theories and debates at the intersection of Buddhist and Western thought.

Takes a comparative, rather than oppositional, approach to Buddhist philosophy, exploring key theories and debates at the intersection of Eastern and Western thought.

Addresses a variety of topics that represent important points of convergence between the Buddhist and Western philosophical traditions.

Features contributions from a wide array of acclaimed international scholars in the discipline.

Provides a much-needed cross-cultural treatment of Buddhist philosophy appropriate for undergraduate students and specialists alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119068419

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Steven M. Emmanuel
Edited by Steven M. Emmanuel
Edited by Steven M. Emmanuel

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 280

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

STEVEN M. EMMANUEL is Professor of Philosophy at Virginia Wesleyan College, USA. He is the author of Kierkegaard and the Concept of Revelation (1995) and editor of A Companion to Buddhist Philosophy (Wiley Blackwell, 2013), The Blackwell Guide to the Modern Philosophers: From Descartes to Nietzsche (Wiley Blackwell, 2001), and Modern Philosophy: An Anthology (2002).