Visions of Compassion
Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature
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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Additional editions
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.
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