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Padmasiri De Silva
Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism [PDF ebook]

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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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Lingua Inglese ● Formato PDF ● ISBN 9781349267729 ● Casa editrice Palgrave Macmillan UK ● Pubblicato 2016 ● Scaricabile 3 volte ● Moneta EUR ● ID 5317763 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM

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