Philosophy of the Buddha
A Buddhism, Philosophy, Religion book. Introducing the philosophy of Buddhism in academic manner. Very well-written, concise, and -- above all -- readily makes sense...
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 Nibbana (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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- Pages: 227 pages
- ISBN: 9780415278584 / 415278589
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Introducing the philosophy of Buddhism in academic manner. Very well-written, concise, and -- above all -- readily makes sense about the religion's more-exotic concepts (for instance anatta [not-self] & monistic world-view). Recommended to those starting, or have been, reading about Buddhism. An excellent introduction to Buddhist thought, especially from a Theravada perspective. Although Gowans can sometimes become a little too long-winded, his explanations are often insightful and well explained. The book can be slightly repetitive, but normally beneficially so, as it consistently revisits and re-situates the main arguments... The best introduction to Buddhism I've read.
