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Buddhism Between Religion and Philosophy: Nāgārjuna and the Ethics of Emptiness Stepien,Rafal K.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Oxford University Press, 2024.Edition: 1st ediDescription: xxi, 423 pages ;c 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780197803691
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 294.3927 st453b 2024
Summary: The book examines Nāgārjuna’s Madhyamaka philosophy, especially emptiness (śūnyatā), the abandonment of fixed views, and the relationship between Buddhist philosophy, religion, and ethics. Stepien argues that Nāgārjuna’s teaching is not merely about metaphysics or emptiness; it also has a strong ethical dimension grounded in compassion and care for living beings.
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xi, 423 pages ; ‡c 24 cm.
504 ‡a Includes bibliographical references and index.

The book examines Nāgārjuna’s Madhyamaka philosophy, especially emptiness (śūnyatā), the abandonment of fixed views, and the relationship between Buddhist philosophy, religion, and ethics. Stepien argues that Nāgārjuna’s teaching is not merely about metaphysics or emptiness; it also has a strong ethical dimension grounded in compassion and care for living beings.

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