Visions of Compassion :Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature
Visions of Compassion :Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature
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Published:
17 January, 2002
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17 January, 2002
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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 overlap between the two perspectives.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780195130430 |
| ISBN10 | 019513043X |
| Number Of Pages | 288 |
| Item Weight | 553 g |
| Product Dimensions | 160 x 239 x 25 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format | hardback |
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" . . . the most fascinating book to come my way this year." * Robert Matthews, The Sunday Telegraph *
Author's Bio
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.