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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Main Authors: Singer, Peter,. 1946- (Author), Zhaohui, Shi, 1957- (Author)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: : , 2023.
Boulder : Shambhala,
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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"--
descrición da copia:Includes index.
Descrición Física:xvi, 239 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:9781645472179