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.
Author(s): Peter Singer; Shih Chao-Hwei
Publisher: Shambhala
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 264
City: Boulder
Tags: Buddhist ethics; Western philosophy; Philosophy--Moral and Ethics Questions
Preface: Differences and Convergences by Peter Singer
Preface: The Lights that Shone when Our Paths Crossed by Shih Chao-Hwei
Acknowledgments
1. The Foundations of Ethics
2. Key Buddhist Concepts: Karma and Nirvana
3. Women and Equality
4. Sexuality
5. Embryo Research and Abortion
6. Animal Welfare
7. Euthanasia and Suicide
8. The Death Penalty and Killing in War
Concluding Reflections
Notes
Index
About the Authors