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The Buddhist and the Ethicist

The Buddhist and the Ethicist

Conversations on Effective Altruism, Engaged Buddhism, and How to Build a Better World

by Peter Singer and Shih Chao-Hwei
Paperback
Publication Date: 12/12/2023

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Eastern spirituality and utilitarian philosophy meet in these unique dialogues between a Buddhist monastic and a moral philosopher on such issues as animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, and more

This eye-opening read spans the foundations of ethics and key Buddhist concepts. Professor Peter Singer is a world-renowned moral philosopher and preeminent voice in bioethics whose writings have helped shape the animal rights and effective altruism movements. Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei of Taiwan is a Buddhist monastic and social activist who's been a key figure in the Buddhist gender equality movement. This unlikely duo came together in conversation at a meditation retreat center in 2016 and continued discussions in writing. They shed light on the intersection of philosophy, religion, and day-to-day life. The result is an honest and open exchange of ideas with thought-provoking perspectives on

  • sex,
  • abortion,
  • euthanasia,
  • war, and more.
The eight dialogues collected are genuine and intimate--and their words have been presented here to offer readers a glimpse into this rare and fascinating exchange on how to make the world a better place.
ISBN:
9781645472179
9781645472179
Category:
Buddhism
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
12-12-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
215.14x139.45x18.54mm
Weight:
0.35kg
Peter Singer

Journalists have bestowed on Peter the tag of “world’s most influential living philosopher.” They are probably thinking of his work on the ethics of our treatment of animals, often credited with starting the modern animal rights movement, and with the influence that his writing has had on the development of effective altruism. He is also known for the controversial critique of the sanctity of life ethics in bioethics.

Shih Chao-Hwei

Shih Chao-Hwei is a Buddhist monastic, social activist, scholar and recent winner of the Niwano Peace Prize. A leading advocate for animal rights, a vocal supporter of same-sex marriage and a key figure in the Buddhist gender equality movement, she is also a professor at Hsuan Chuang University and the founder of Hong Shih Buddhist College.

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