Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism

De Silva, Padmasiri

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1998-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9781349267743

ISBN-13: 9781349267743

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-26772-9

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 195