Buddhist philosophy of consciousness: tradition and dialogue
"Buddhist Philosophy of Consciousness brings Buddhist voices to the study of consciousness. This book explores a variety of different Buddhist approaches to consciousness that developed out of the Buddhist theory of non-self. Topics taken up in these investigations include: how we are able to c...
| Published in: | Value inquiry book series |
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| Contributors: | ; ; |
| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Leiden Boston
Brill-Rodopi
[2021]
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| In: |
Value inquiry book series (volume 354)
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| Series/Journal: | Value inquiry book series
volume 354 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Buddhist philosophy
/ Consciousness
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| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Consciousness Religious aspects Buddhism |
| Online Access: |
Table of Contents |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | "Buddhist Philosophy of Consciousness brings Buddhist voices to the study of consciousness. This book explores a variety of different Buddhist approaches to consciousness that developed out of the Buddhist theory of non-self. Topics taken up in these investigations include: how we are able to cognize our own cognitions; whether all conscious states involve conceptualization; whether distinct forms of cognition can operate simultaneously in a single mental stream; whether non-existent entities can serve as intentional objects; and does consciousness have an intrinsic nature, or can it only be characterized functionally? These questions have all featured in recent debates in consciousness studies. The answers that Buddhist philosophers developed to such questions are worth examining just because they may represent novel approaches to questions about consciousness"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9004440895 |