Buddhist Environmental Humanism : Doing Good for Self and Others.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Le Duc, Anthony.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bradford : Ethics International Press Limited, 2025.

Summary:

Since the emergence of the field of religious environmentalism, Buddhism has been a key resource in shaping a religious environmental ethics. This book contributes to the global dialogue on religion and ecology by introducing the concept of Buddhist environmental humanism as a framework for understanding Buddhism's response to the contemporary ecological crisis. The author argues that through a humanistic lens, Buddhist environmentalism offers a deeper understanding of how Buddhism addresses the pressing challenges facing humanity, while also properly ascribing agency and responsibility to humans within the broader community of beings. Central to this proposal is a recognition of the essential human role within the ecological crisis while carefully avoiding the pitfalls of anthropocentrism and human chauvinism.

Contents:

Intro

Abbreviations

Introduction: Toward a Buddhist Environmental Humanism

A Non-Buddhist Diagnosis of the Ecological Crisis

The Buddhist Diagnosis: The Enemy Within

Ecological Impacts of the Three Poisons

Relationship of Solidarity in Suffering

Relationship of Responsibility in Interdependence

Relationship of Mutual Service on the Journey toward Liberation

Self-Cultivation as a Spiritual and Ethical Imperative

Strengthening Solidarity

Affirming Responsibility in Interdependence

Committing to Mutual Service

Conclusion: Promoting an Ecological Civilization

Selected Bibliography.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781837111138

1837111138