The Paradox of Intention by Marvin C Shaw
This book examines the paradox of intention, the simple idea that we may reach a goal by giving up the attempt to reach it or, conversely, that we may be prevented from reaching a goal by our intentional efforts to achieve it. The nature of this paradox is explored through an examination of texts from ancient and existential philosophy, psychotherapy, and the sacred texts of Buddhism, Christianity, and Taoism. Shaw then subjects the paradox to systematic study by pursuing a series of questions arising from it. A clearly written and accessible study, The Paradox of Intention adds an intriguing chapter to both comparative ethics and the cross-cultural study of the philosophy of religion.
The Author: Marvin C. Shaw is Professor of Religious Studies at Montana State University. He received his M.Div. degree from Union Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. from Columbia University. Dr. Shaw is the author of numerous articles in professional journals treating aspects of American naturalism, pragmatism, and process theology. His book, The Paradox of Intention, is a contribution to Buddhist-Christian dialogue and the psychological study of religion.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781555401108 |
| ISBN 10 | 1555401104 |
| Title | The Paradox of Intention |
| Author | Marvin C Shaw |
| Series | Aar Studies In Religion |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 1988-01-02 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
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