Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction

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The latter half of the twentieth century witnessed a growing interest in Buddhism & it continues to capture the imagination of many in the West who see it as either an alternative or a supplement to their own religious beliefs Numerous introductory books have appeared in recent years to cater for this growing interest but almost none devotes attention to the specifically ethical dimension of the tradition For complex cultural & historical reasons ethics has not received as much attention in traditional Buddhist thought as it has in the West & publications on the subject are few & far between Here Damien Keown author of Buddhism A Very Short Introduction illustrates how Buddhism might approach a range of fascinating moral issues ranging from abortion & suicide to cloning ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable