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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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Subito Delivery Service: | Order now. |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Boulder
Shambhala
2023
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| In: | Year: 2023 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Buddhism
/ Social engagement
/ Ethics
/ Bioethics
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| 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"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | xvi, 239 Seiten, Porträts |
| ISBN: | 1645472175 |