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PublisherMIT Press
ISBN-100262525208
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Book TitleBodhisattva's Brain : Buddhism Naturalized
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicBuddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Buddhist, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion, Philosophy, Psychology
AuthorOwen Flanagan
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Weight13.9 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width6 in
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ReviewsI can't recommend this book enough. It's thoughtful in the best sense of the word. Ityou're a Buddhist (or someone leaning towards Buddhism) who likes to wrestle with philosophicalissues, it will help you to think things through more clearly. If you are a Buddhist who is inclinedtoward Naturalism, it's always nice to find another ally. Best of all, it's fun to read., "…if you are interested in current debates at the interface between religion, science and moral philosophy, there is much in this book that will engage you." -- Rupert Gethin , Times Higher Education, ... if you are interested in current debates at the interface between religion, science and moral philosophy, there is much in this book that will engage you., It is true that science has yet to produce good explanations of consciousness, value and free will. The suggestion brought to the fore by Flanagan--that Buddhism may be a source of insight in these areas--is a welcome and tantalizing one., Owen Flanagan writes with warmth, wisdom and wit. The Bodhisattva's Brain is a milestone of cosmopolitan thought and should be read widely by philosophers, cognitive scientists, theologians and anyone concerned with human flourishing and the meaning of life., I can't recommend this book enough. It's thoughtful in the best sense of the word. It you're a Buddhist (or someone leaning towards Buddhism) who likes to wrestle with philosophical issues, it will help you to think things through more clearly. If you are a Buddhist who is inclined toward Naturalism, it's always nice to find another ally. Best of all, it's fun to read., ... if you are interested in current debates at the interface between religion,science and moral philosophy, there is much in this book that will engage you., "I can't recommend this book enough. It's thoughtful in the best sense of the word. It you're a Buddhist (or someone leaning towards Buddhism) who likes to wrestle with philosophical issues, it will help you to think things through more clearly. If you are a Buddhist who is inclined toward Naturalism, it's always nice to find another ally. Best of all, it's fun to read." -- Seth Segall , The Existential Buddhist, It is true that science has yet to produce good explanations of consciousness, valueand free will. The suggestion brought to the fore by Flanagan -- that Buddhism may be a source ofinsight in these areas -- is a welcome and tantalizing one., "Owen Flanagan writes with warmth, wisdom and wit. The Bodhisattva's Brain is a milestone of cosmopolitan thought and should be read widely by philosophers, cognitive scientists, theologians and anyone concerned with human flourishing and the meaning of life."-- Times Literary Supplement, "It is true that science has yet to produce good explanations of consciousness, value and free will. The suggestion brought to the fore by Flanagan -- that Buddhism may be a source of insight in these areas -- is a welcome and tantalizing one." -- Nature, Scholars and cognoscenti of Buddhism may find this a somewhat frustrating book; but all interested in Buddhism may read it and find discussions of interest and value...Above all, Flanagan has put on the table the issue of what a naturalized Buddhism is. If Buddhism is to move into the West significantly, I think it will have to go this way. The book, then, opens the way for many important future debates., [T]he most important question may be whether the cultivation of Buddhist virtues will lead to the sort of happiness that comes with the sense that... life has meaning and value.... Flanagan has many insightful things to say about this claim., a trailblazing work which opens up new horizons for exciting comparative work inphilosophy and psychology., "Scholars and cognoscenti of Buddhism may find this a somewhat frustrating book; but all interested in Buddhism may read it and find discussions of interest and value....Above all, Flanagan has put on the table the issue of what a naturalized Buddhism is. If Buddhism is to move into the West significantly, I think it will have to go this way. The book, then, opens the way for many important future debates." -- Philosophical Quarterly, "a trailblazing work which opens up new horizons for exciting comparative work inphilosophy and psychology." -- Mind, It is true that science has yet to produce good explanations of consciousness, value and free will. The suggestion brought to the fore by Flanagan -- that Buddhism may be a source of insight in these areas -- is a welcome and tantalizing one., Scholars and cognoscenti of Buddhism may find this a somewhat frustrating book; butall interested in Buddhism may read it and find discussions of interest and value.... Above all,Flanagan has put on the table the issue of what a naturalized Buddhism is. If Buddhism is to moveinto the West significantly, I think it will have to go this way. The book, then, opens the way formany important future debates., "Brilliant…Flanagan brings much needed clarity, insight and sophistication to the debate." -- Julian Baggini , The Observer, Scholars and cognoscenti of Buddhism may find this a somewhat frustrating book; but all interested in Buddhism may read it and find discussions of interest and value.... Above all, Flanagan has put on the table the issue of what a naturalized Buddhism is. If Buddhism is to move into the West significantly, I think it will have to go this way. The book, then, opens the way for many important future debates., "[T]he most important question may be whether the cultivation of Buddhist virtues will lead to the sort of happiness that comes with the sense that...life has meaning and value....Flanagan has many insightful things to say about this claim." -- The Philosopher's Magazine, [T]he most important question may be whether the cultivation of Buddhist virtues will lead to the sort of happiness that comes with the sense that...life has meaning and value...Flanagan has many insightful things to say about this claim., ...if you are interested in current debates at the interface between religion, science and moral philosophy, there is much in this book that will engage you., Owen Flanagan writes with warmth, wisdom and wit. The Bodhisattva'sBrain is a milestone of cosmopolitan thought and should be read widely by philosophers,cognitive scientists, theologians and anyone concerned with human flourishing and the meaning oflife., [T]he most important question may be whether the cultivation of Buddhist virtues willlead to the sort of happiness that comes with the sense that... life has meaning and value....Flanagan has many insightful things to say about this claim., A trailblazing work which opens up new horizons for exciting comparative work in philosophy and psychology., A trailblazing work which opens up new horizons for exciting comparative work inphilosophy and psychology.
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal294.33615
SynopsisThis fascinating introduction to the intersection between religion, neuroscience, and moral philosophy asks: Can there be a Buddhism without karma, nirvana, and reincarnation that is compatible with the rest of knowledge? If we are material beings living in a material world--and all the scientific evidence suggests that we are--then we must find existential meaning, if there is such a thing, in this physical world. We must cast our lot with the natural rather than the supernatural. Many Westerners with spiritual (but not religious) inclinations are attracted to Buddhism--almost as a kind of moral-mental hygiene. But, as Owen Flanagan points out in The Bodhisattva's Brain , Buddhism is hardly naturalistic. In The Bodhisattva's Brain , Flanagan argues that it is possible to discover in Buddhism a rich, empirically responsible philosophy that could point us to one path of human flourishing. Some claim that neuroscience is in the process of validating Buddhism empirically, but Flanagan'' naturalized Buddhism does not reduce itself to a brain scan showing happiness patterns. "Buddhism naturalized," as Flanagan constructs it, offers instead a fully naturalistic and comprehensive philosophy, compatible with the rest of knowledge--a way of conceiving of the human predicament, of thinking about meaning for finite material beings living in a material world., This fascinating introduction to the intersection between religion, neuroscience, and moral philosophy asks- Can there be a Buddhism without karma, nirvana, and reincarnation that is compatible with the rest of knowledge? If we are material beings living in a material world-and all the scientific evidence suggests that we are-then we must find existential meaning, if there is such a thing, in this physical world. We must cast our lot with the natural rather than the supernatural. Many Westerners with spiritual (but not religious) inclinations are attracted to Buddhism-almost as a kind of moral-mental hygiene. But, as Owen Flanagan points out in The Bodhisattva's Brain , Buddhism is hardly naturalistic. In The Bodhisattva's Brain , Flanagan argues that it is possible to discover in Buddhism a rich, empirically responsible philosophy that could point us to one path of human flourishing. Some claim that neuroscience is in the process of validating Buddhism empirically, but Flanagan'' naturalized Buddhism does not reduce itself to a brain scan showing happiness patterns. "Buddhism naturalized," as Flanagan constructs it, offers instead a fully naturalistic and comprehensive philosophy, compatible with the rest of knowledge-a way of conceiving of the human predicament, of thinking about meaning for finite material beings living in a material world., Can there be a Buddhism without karma, nirvana, and reincarnation that is compatible with the rest of knowledge? If we are material beings living in a material world--and all the scientific evidence suggests that we are--then we must find existential meaning, if there is such a thing, in this physical world. We must cast our lot with the natural rather than the supernatural. Many Westerners with spiritual (but not religious) inclinations are attracted to Buddhism--almost as a kind of moral-mental hygiene. But, as Owen Flanagan points out in The Bodhisattva's Brain , Buddhism is hardly naturalistic. In The Bodhisattva's Brain , Flanagan argues that it is possible to discover in Buddhism a rich, empirically responsible philosophy that could point us to one path of human flourishing. Some claim that neuroscience is in the process of validating Buddhism empirically, but Flanagan's naturalized Buddhism does not reduce itself to a brain scan showing happiness patterns. "Buddhism naturalized," as Flanagan constructs it, offers instead a fully naturalistic and comprehensive philosophy, compatible with the rest of knowledge--a way of conceiving of the human predicament, of thinking about meaning for finite material beings living in a material world.
LC Classification NumberBQ4570.P76F48 2013
