Environmental Ethics in Buddhism

A Virtues Approach

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

Av Pragati Sahni, India) Sahni, Pragati (University of Delhi

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Environmental Ethics in Buddhism presents a logical and thorough examination of the metaphysical and ethical dimensions of early Buddhist literature. The author determines the meaning of nature in the early Buddhist context from general Buddhist teachings on dhamma, paticcasamuppada, samsara and the cosmogony of the Agganna Sutta. Consequently, the author shows that early Buddhism can be understood as an environmental virtue ethics. To illustrate this dimension, the Jatakas are used as a source. These are a collection of over five hundred folk tales, which also belong to early Buddhist literature. This work gives an innovative approach to the subject, which puts forward a distinctly Buddhist environmental ethics that is in harmony with traditional teachings as well as adaptable and flexible in addressing environmental problems.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-11-18
Mått156 x 234 x 14 mm
Vikt410 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieRoutledge Critical Studies in Buddhism
Antal sidor210
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9780415544726

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Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
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"I urge Buddhist students and teachers to take up this environmental ethics discourse as a prime arena for examining the Buddha's teachings. We need to take our place at the table with Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, scientists, poets, politicians, and economists. In this regard, we can thank Sahni and other Buddhist environmental thinkers for offering us thoughtful springboards for reflection and action." -- Stephanie Kaza, Buddharma, Spring 2008