Philosophy of the Buddha: An Introduction - Softcover

Gowans, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415278589 ISBN 13: 9780415278584

Verlag: Routledge, 2003

Inhaltsangabe

Book by Christopher W Gowans

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'I think this book is excellent... a philosophical introduction to Buddhism is just what is needed, and I would very much welcome it. It is written by an accomplished moral philosopher, who treats the material in a careful senstive and philosophically rigorous manner.' - Jonardon Ganeri, Nottingham University, UK

Reseña del editor:

Philosophy of the Buddha is a philosophical introduction to the teaching of the Buddha. It carefully guides readers through the basic ideas and practices of the Buddha, including kamma (karma), rebirth, the not-self doctrine, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, ethics, meditation, non-attachment, and Nibbâna (Nirvana).

The book includes an account of the life of the Buddha as well as comparisons of his teaching with practical and theoretical aspects of some Western philosophical outlooks, both ancient and modern. Most distinctively, Philosophy of the Buddha explores how Buddhist enlightenment could enable us to overcome suffering in our lives and reach our full potential for compassion and tranquillity.

This is one of the first books to introduce the philosophy of the Buddha to students of Western philosophy. Christopher W. Gowans' style is exceptionally clear and appropriate for anyone looking for a comprehensive introduction to this growing area of interest.

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• Verlag: Routledge
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0415278589
• ISBN 13: 9780415278584
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 240