The Buddhist and the ethicist: conversations on effective altruism, engaged Buddhism, and how to build a better world

"This eye-opening read spans the foundations of ethics and key Buddhist concepts. Professor Peter Singer is a world-renowned moral philosopher and preeminent voice in bioethics whose writings have helped shape the animal rights and effective altruism movements. Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei of Taiwa...

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Authors: Singer, Peter 1946- (Author) ; Zhaohui, Shi 1957- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Boulder Shambhala 2023
In:Year: 2023
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Buddhism / Social engagement / Ethics / Bioethics
Further subjects:B Buddhist ethics
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Summary:"This eye-opening read spans the foundations of ethics and key Buddhist concepts. Professor Peter Singer is a world-renowned moral philosopher and preeminent voice in bioethics whose writings have helped shape the animal rights and effective altruism movements. Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei of Taiwan is a Buddhist monastic and social activist who's been a key figure in the Buddhist gender equality movement. This unlikely duo came together in conversation at a meditation retreat center in 2016 and continued discussions in writing. They shed light on the intersection of philosophy, religion, and day-to-day life"--
Item Description:Includes index
ISBN:1645472175