Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism
Author | : Padmasiri De Silva |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 2016-07-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781349267729 |
ISBN-13 | : 1349267724 |
Rating | : 4/5 (724 Downloads) |
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.