Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction - Couverture souple

Keown, Damien

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199663831 ISBN 13 : 9780199663835

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2013

Synopsis

Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the workings of Buddhism in daily life. Damien Keown looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism, examining who the Buddha was and what his teachings were. By considering how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries, Keown considers how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective. In this new edition Keown provides new perspectives on Buddhist thought, including up-to-date material about the evolution of Buddhism throughout Asia, the material culture of Buddhism and its importance, new teachings on the ethics of war and peace, and changes to ethnicity, class, and gender. Readership: Anyone interested in Buddhism as a religion and way of life; students of comparative religions and religious studies, theology and philosophy.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Damien Keown is Emeritus Professor of Buddhist Ethics at Goldsmiths College, London. He is Founding co-editor of the Journal of Buddhist Ethics and a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. He is also the author of Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (2005) and co-editor of Encyclopaedia of Buddhism (Routledge, 2007). He is now retired.

Revue de presse :

Keown's skill in explaining complex ideas and the book's clarity of structure and style ensure that it will retain the respect of scholars and students. In short, the book is a very worthwhile read. (Naomi Appleton, The Expository Times)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0199663831
• ISBN 13: 9780199663835
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192