Buddhism and Science - A Guide for the Perplexed (Paperback)

Beginning in the nineteenth century and continuing to the present day, both practitioners and admirers of Buddhism have proclaimed its compatibility with science. In "Buddhism and Science", Donald S. Lopez Jr. explores how and why these two seemingly disparate modes of understanding the inner and outer universe have been so persistently linked. He argues that by presenting an ancient Asian tradition as compatible with - and even anticipating - scientific discoveries, European enthusiasts and Asian elites have sidestepped debates on the relevance of religion in the modern world that began in the nineteenth century and that still flare today. As new discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of mind and matter, "Buddhism and Science" will be indispensable reading for those fascinated by religion, science, and their often vexed relation.

General

Imprint:	University of Chicago Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Buddhism and Modernity
Release date:	September 2010
First published:	September 2010
Authors:	Donald S Lopez Jr.
Dimensions:	152 x 227 x 2mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	278
ISBN-13:	978-0-226-49319-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General Promotions
LSN:	0-226-49319-9
Barcode:	9780226493190

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