An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy
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In this clearly written and accessible book, Stephen J. Laumakis explains the origin and development of Buddhist ideas and concepts, focusing on the philosophical ideas and arguments presented and defended by selected thinkers and sutras from various traditions. Starting with a sketch of the Buddha and the Dharma and highlighting the origins of Buddhism in India, he then considers specific details of the Dharma with special attention to Buddhist ontology and epistemology. He examines the development of Buddhism in China,…
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Key features
- Provides students with definitions of Buddhism's key ideas plus pointers for things to think about
- Two new chapters in the Second Edition focus on Buddhist Ethics and Buddhist meditative practices and their relation to Buddhism as a way of life
- Covers a broad span of Buddhist philosophy, with attention to ontology/metaphysics and epistemology, expanding students' understanding of the scope of Buddhist thought
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009337076
- Series Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy
- Subjects Buddhism and Eastern Religions,Non-Western Philosophy,Philosophy,Philosophy: General Interest,Religion
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 14 December 2023
- ISBN: 9781009337083
- Dimensions (mm): 244 x 170 mm
- Weight: 0.72kg
- Page extent: 310 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 12 October 2023
- ISBN: 9781009337113
- Dimensions (mm): 244 x 170 mm
- Weight: 0.59kg
- Page extent: 310 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 07 October 2023
- ISBN: 9781009337076
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