Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism / Edition 1

by Padmasiri De Silva

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312213169
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	08/10/1998
Edition description:	1998
Pages:	195
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Padmasiri de Silva is Research Fellow in the Philosophy Department at Monash University, Australia.

Table of Contents

Author's Preface Foreword; Alastair S. Gunn Introduction Environmental Philosophy of Buddhism Buddhist Ethics Moral Dilemmas, Moral Weakness and Deception Buddhist Environmental Ethics Ecological Sensibility and Pedagogy Green Economics and Buddhist Economics Putting the Threads Together References Index

Editorial Reviews

'This study covers extensive ground and develops a Buddhist foundation for studies in environmentalism, economics, feminism and teaching.' - Philip Bellingham, Environmental Politics

From the Publisher

Looks at human domination of nature from a Buddhist point of view, constructing a Buddhist environmental philosophy and ethics. Explores an ethic of sustainability in green economics and Buddhist economics, and highlights concepts of an ecological sensibility. Recognizes the need for rational and scientific enquiry as well as insights from deep ecology and ecofeminism, and calls for educational strategies to bring environmental ethics into people's personal and professional lives. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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