Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism

Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 206
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ISBN-10 : 9781349267729
ISBN-13 : 1349267724
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Book Synopsis Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism by : Padmasiri De Silva

Download or read book Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism written by Padmasiri De Silva and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work introduces the reader to the central issues and theories in western environmental ethics, and against this background develops a Buddhist environmental philosophy and code of ethics. It contains a lucid exposition of Buddhist environmentalism, its ethics, economics and Buddhist perspectives for environmental education. The work is focused on a diagnosis of the contemporary environmental crisis and a Buddhist contribution to positive solutions. Replete with stories and illustrations from original Buddhist sources, it is both informative and engaging.

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