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The Buddhist and the Ethicist|Peter Singer
The Buddhist and the Ethicist : Conversations on Effective Altruism, Engaged Buddhism, and How to Build a Better World
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Eastern spirituality and utilitarian philosophy meet in these unique dialogues between a Buddhist monastic and a moral philosopher on such issues as animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, and more An unlikely duo--Professor Peter Singer, a preeminent philosopher and professor of bioethics, and Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei, a Taiwanese Buddhist monastic and social activist--join forces to talk ethics in lively conversations that cross oceans, overcome language barriers, and bridge philosophies. The eye-opening dialogues collected here share unique perspectives on contemporary issues like animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, and more. Together, these two deep thinkers explore the foundation of ethics and key Buddhist concepts, and ultimately reveal how we can all move toward making the world a better place.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781645472179
  • ISBN-10: 1645472175
  • Publisher: Shambhala
  • Publish Date: December 2023
  • Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 pounds
  • Page Count: 264

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