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Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

The latter half of the twentieth century witnessed a growing interest in Buddhism, and it continues to capture the imagination of many in the West who see it as either an alternative or a supplement to their own religious beliefs. Numerous introductory books have appeared in recent years to cater for this growing interest, but almost none devotes attention to the specifically ethical dimension of the tradition.

For complex cultural and historical reasons, ethics has not received as much attention in traditional Buddhist thought as it has in the West, and publications on the subject are few and far between. Here, Damien Keown, author of Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction , illustrates how Buddhism might approach a range of fascinating moral issues ranging from abortion and suicide to cloning.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Country	USA
Author	Damien Keown
Binding	Kindle Edition
EAN	9780192804570
Edition	1
EISBN	9780191577949
Format	Kindle eBook
ISBN	019280457X
Label	OUP Oxford
Manufacturer	OUP Oxford
NumberOfPages	148
PublicationDate	2005-06-23
Publisher	OUP Oxford
ReleaseDate	2005-06-23
Studio	OUP Oxford

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