Visions of Compassion - Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature

Door: (William James And Vilas Professor Of Psychology And Psychiatry, William James And Vilas Professor Of Psychology And Psychiatry, University Of Wisconsin, Madison) Davidson ; Anne (Professor Of History Of Science, Professor Of History Of Richard J

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• ISBN: 9780195130430
• Boekreferentie: Boeddhisme/Zen
• Uitgever: Oxford University Press Inc
• Taal: ------------------
• Categorie: Kennis en wetenschap
• Details: Hardcover, Goed
• Extra informatie: This book examines how Western behavioral science--which has generally focused on negative aspects of human nature--holds up to cross-cultural scrutiny, in particular the Tibetan Buddhist celebration of the human potential for altruism, empathy, and compassion. Resulting from a meeting between the Dalai Lama, leading Western scholars, and a group of Tibetan monks, this volume includes excerpts from these extraordinary dialogues as well as engaging essays exploring points of difference and overla
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