Richard J. (Hrsg.) Davidson

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

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This book examines how Western behavioral science--which hasgenerally focused on negative aspects of human nature--holdsup to cross-cultural scrutiny, in particular the TibetanBuddhist celebration of the human potential for altruism, empathy, and compassion. Resulting from a meeting betweenthe Dalai Lama, leading Western scholars, and a group ofTibetan monks, this volume includes excerpts from theseextraordinary dialogues as well as engaging essays exploringpoints of difference and overlap between the twoperspectives.

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Produktdetails

Weitere Autoren: Harrington, Anne (Hrsg.)

ISBN: 978-0-19-513043-0
EAN: 9780195130430
Produktnummer: 22681316
Verlag: OXFORD UNIV PR
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2001
Seitenangabe: 288 S.
Masse: H23.9 cm x B16.0 cm x D2.5 cm 553 g
Gewicht: 553

Über den Autor

Richard J. Davidson is Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin. He is co-author or editor of seven books and is a Core Member of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Mind-Body Interactions.Anne Harrington is Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University. She is the Associate Director of the Harvard University Mind/Brain/Behavior Initiative and a Core Member of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Mind-Body Interactions.