An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy by Stephen J Laumakis

In this clearly written and accessible book, Stephen J. Laumakis explains the origin and development of Buddhist ideas and concepts, focusing on the philosophical ideas and arguments presented and defended by selected thinkers and sutras from various traditions. Starting with a sketch of the Buddha and the Dharma and highlighting the origins of Buddhism in India, he then considers specific details of the Dharma with special attention to Buddhist ontology and epistemology. He examines the development of Buddhism in China, Japan, and Tibet, and concludes with the ideas of the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. Each chapter includes explanations of key terms and teachings, excerpts from primary source materials, and presentations of relevant arguments. This second edition is revised and updated throughout and includes two new chapters, on Buddhist ethics and Buddhist meditation. It will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in this rich and vibrant philosophy.

Stephen J. Laumakis is Professor of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. His publications include A Companion to Buddhist Philosophy (2013), and Philosophy's Big Questions: Comparing Buddhist and Western Approaches (2021).

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ISBN 13	9781009337113
ISBN 10	1009337114
Title	An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy
Author	Stephen J Laumakis
Series	Cambridge Introductions To Philosophy
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2023-10-12
Number of pages	310
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