Space and Eternal Life: With an Introduction By Sir Fred.

Wickramasinghe, Chandra

ISBN 10: 185172060X / ISBN 13: 9781851720606

Verlag: Pluto Press, 1997

Beschreibung

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 26134180664

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Space and Eternal Life: With an Introduction By Sir Fred.
• Verlag: Pluto Press
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1997
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 185172060X
• ISBN-13: 9781851720606
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

This fascinating and thought-provoking book probes some of the deepest aspects of our very existence, while tackling some of the most controversial social issues of modern times: from euthanasia, abortion, AIDS, education, family, and the environment, to the possibility of alien encounters. Presented as a dialogue, the viewpoints of an eminent astronomer and a Buddhist scholar are expounded, side by side. As the dialogue unfolds, interesting comparisons between the two sets of basic tenets can be easily identified, while traditional beliefs about 'unsophisticated' Buddhist philosophy are proven wrong. Wickramasinghe and Ikeda's discussions focus around several key areas: the universe; science and religion; eternity of life; Buddhist pacifism and the creation of a global civilisation. Space and Eternal Life is an illuminating philosophical study.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Chandra Wickramasinghe is an eminent astronomer. Jointly, with Sir Fred Hoyle, he developed the idea that life is a cosmic phenomenon. He is the author of many books including Life on Mars? The case for a cosmic heritage (1997).

Daisaku Ikeda is a leading figure in the international Buddhist movement, president of the Buddhist lay organisation Soka Gakkai International (SGI) and founder of the Institute of Oriental Philosophy and Soka University. His publications include Choose Peace: A Dialogue with Johan Galtung (1995).