Imagining karma: ethical transformation in Amerindian, Buddhist, and Greek rebirth

With 'Imagining Karma', Gananath Obeyesekere embarks on the comparison of rebirth concepts across a wide range of cultures. The book makes a case for disciplined comparison, a humane view of human nature, and a theoretical understanding of 'family resemblances' and differences ac...

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Main Author: Obeyesekere, Gananath 1930- (Author)
Corporate Author: NetLibrary, Inc (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Berkeley University of Californiarnia Press 2002
In:Year: 2002
Reviews:Imagining Karma, Ethical Transformation in Amerindian, Buddhist and Greek Rebirth (review) (2004) (Herman, A. L)
Series/Journal:Comparative studies in religion and society 14
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Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Comparative religion / Transmigration of souls
B Ethics / Religion / Transmigration of souls
Further subjects:B Comparative Studies
B Religion
B Reincarnation ; Buddhism
B Transmigration of souls
B Reincarnation Buddhism
B Reincarnation Comparative studies
B Religious Ethics Comparative studies
B Ethics
B Reïncarnatie
B Vergelijkend onderzoek
B Comparative religion
B RELIGION ; Buddhism ; General
B Reincarnation
B Reincarnation Comparative studies
B Electronic books
B Religious Ethics
B RELIGION ; Comparative Religion
B Electronic books Comparative studies
B Religious Ethics Comparative studies
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Summary:With 'Imagining Karma', Gananath Obeyesekere embarks on the comparison of rebirth concepts across a wide range of cultures. The book makes a case for disciplined comparison, a humane view of human nature, and a theoretical understanding of 'family resemblances' and differences across great cultural divides
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 413-427) and index
Electronic reproduction, Boulder, Colo : NetLibrary, 2003
ISBN:0585466432

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