Space and Eternal Life: With an Introduction By Sir Fred Hoyle - Couverture souple

Wickramasinghe, Chandra

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 185172060X ISBN 13 : 9781851720606

Editeur : Pluto Press, 1997

Synopsis

Book by Wickramasinghe Chandra

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This fascinating and thought-provoking book probes some of the deepest aspects of our very existence, while tackling some of the most controversial social issues of modern times: from euthanasia, abortion, AIDS, education, family, and the environment, to the possibility of alien encounters. Presented as a dialogue, the viewpoints of an eminent astronomer and a Buddhist scholar are expounded, side by side. As the dialogue unfolds, interesting comparisons between the two sets of basic tenets can be easily identified, while traditional beliefs about 'unsophisticated' Buddhist philosophy are proven wrong. Wickramasinghe and Ikeda's discussions focus around several key areas: the universe; science and religion; eternity of life; Buddhist pacifism and the creation of a global civilisation. Space and Eternal Life is an illuminating philosophical study.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Chandra Wickramasinghe is an eminent astronomer. Jointly, with Sir Fred Hoyle, he developed the idea that life is a cosmic phenomenon. He is the author of many books including Life on Mars? The case for a cosmic heritage (1997).

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pluto Press
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 185172060X
• ISBN 13: 9781851720606
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256