Engaging Buddhism
| Author | : Jay L. Garfield |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 401 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780190204341 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0190204346 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Engaging Buddhism by : Jay L. Garfield
Download or read book Engaging Buddhism written by Jay L. Garfield and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Articulating the basic metaphysical framework common to Buddhist traditions, this book explores questions in metaphysics, the philosophy of mind, phenomenology, epistemology, the philosophy of language, and ethics as they are addressed in a variety of Asian Buddhist traditions. Focusing on philosophical problems, in each case the connections between Buddhist and contemporary Western debates are examined, as are the distinctive contributions the Buddhist tradition can make to Western discussions.
