
Visions of Compassion
Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 17. January 2002
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-19-513043-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
" . . . the most fascinating book to come my way this year." * Robert Matthews, The Sunday Telegraph *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
3 figures
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
581 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-513043-0 (9780195130430)
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Richard J. Davidson | Anne Harrington
Visions of Compassion
Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature
E-Book
12/2001
1st Edition
OUP eBook
€42.49
Available for download

Richard J. Davidson | Anne Harrington
Visions of Compassion
Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature
E-Book
12/2001
1st Edition
OUP eBook
€42.49
Available for download
Persons
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.
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.
Editor
William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and PsychiatryWilliam James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Professor of History of ScienceProfessor of History of Science, Harvard University
Content
PART 1: HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL BACKGROUND; DIALOGUES, PART 1: FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS; PART 2: SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND BIOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS OF ALTRUISM, COMPASSION, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS; DIALOGUES, PART 2: PRAGMATIC EXTENSIONS AND APPLICATIONS; ABOUT THE MIND AND LIFE INSTITUTE