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Zusatztext With clear and insightful analysis, Harris brings Santideva’s Guide into conversation with contemporary philosophical ethics, showing how compassion can complement self-interest, emphasizing the sociality and rationality of the bodhisattva ideal. This is a landmark contribution to the philosophical study of Buddhist ethics, a rich resource for students, scholars, and practitioners. Informationen zum Autor Stephen E. Harris is Indian and Comparative Philosophy at Leiden University, the Netherlands. Klappentext Santideva's 8th century Mahayana Buddhist classic, the Guide to the Practices of Awakening (Bodhicaryavatara), has been a source of philosophical inspiration in the Indian and Tibetan traditions for over a thousand years. Stephen Harris guides us through a philosophical exploration of Santideva's masterpiece, introducing us to his understanding of the compassionate bodhisattva, who vows to liberate the entire universe from suffering. Individual chapters provide studies of the bodhisattva virtues of generosity, patience, compassion, and wisdom, illustrating the role each plays in Santideva's account of well-being and moral development. Harris also provides in-depth analysis of many of Santideva's most influential arguments, demonstrating how he employs reasoning as a method to cultivate moral character. As the first book-length English language philosophical study of Santideva's most influential text, this will be essential reading for students and scholars of Buddhist ethics, as well as for anyone interested in intercultural ethics and the philosophy of well-being. Vorwort The first introduction to the thought and reasoning underlying the rich, powerful and influential texts of the Indian philosopher, Santideva. Zusammenfassung Santideva’s 8th century Mahayana Buddhist classic, the Guide to the Practices of Awakening (Bodhicaryavatara), has been a source of philosophical inspiration in the Indian and Tibetan traditions for over a thousand years. Stephen Harris guides us through a philosophical exploration of Santideva’s masterpiece, introducing us to his understanding of the compassionate bodhisattva, who vows to liberate the entire universe from suffering. Individual chapters provide studies of the bodhisattva virtues of generosity, patience, compassion, and wisdom, illustrating the role each plays in Santideva’s account of well-being and moral development. Harris also provides in-depth analysis of many of Santideva’s most influential arguments, demonstrating how he employs reasoning as a method to cultivate moral character. As the first book-length English language philosophical study of Santideva’s most influential text, this will be essential reading for students and scholars of Buddhist ethics, as well as for anyone interested in intercultural ethics and the philosophy of well-being. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Editor Preface Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Selfless Character: Virtue without a Self 2. Giving as Abandoning 3. Three: Patience and the Irrationality of Anger 4. Compassion and Desire 5. Joy 6. Wisdom and the Transformation of Experience 7. Dedication: Until the End of Space and Time Conclusion Notes Works Cited Index ...
