In love with wisdom : ancient Greek and early Buddhist philosophies / Alexandra Pappas and Bhikkhu Anālayo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pappas, Alexandra, Author.

Anālayo, 1962- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy, Ancient--Oriental influences.

Philosophy, Ancient.

Buddhism--Doctrines.

Buddhism.

Spiritual life--Buddhism.

Spiritual life.

Physical Description:

pages cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Wisdom Publications, 2026.

Summary:

""Is it not also clear that by knowing themselves people experience the most good things, and by being deceived about themselves they suffer the most evils?" This question, posed by Socrates, cuts to the heart of both ancient Greek philosophy and early Buddhism. What does it mean to know oneself, and is there even a self to know? In Love with Wisdom invites readers into a cross-cultural dialogue between these two classical traditions, tied together by their shared commitment to inquiry and ethical living. In this unique collaboration, classicist Alexandra Pappas and venerable scholar-monk Bhikkhu Anālayo open a new contemplative path by exploring how timeless Buddhist teachings echo-often strikingly-in the earliest voices of Western philosophy. Beginning with the thoughts of Heraclitus, Parmenides, Empedocles, and Socrates, Alexandra Pappas examines their ideas on impermanence, selfhood, the four elements, ethical living, and rebirth. Bhikkhu Anālayo then takes up these same ideas through the lens of early Buddhism, revealing parallels and illuminating contrasts in unexpected places. Rather than focusing on historical influence or cross-cultural borrowing, the authors uncover shared human concerns and distinctive philosophical responses, enriching our understanding of early Buddhist thought by seeing it alongside other ancient explorations in a shared love of wisdom. Accessible to general readers and engaging for students of philosophy, classics, and Buddhism, In Love with Wisdom is a dialogue across time and tradition that sheds new light on familiar teachings and opens space for fresh reflection. It invites anyone curious about these early wisdom traditions to consider how practicing these ancient teachings can be informed-and enriched-by looking to both Eastern and Western philosophies"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Ancient Greek philosophy. Impermanence : Heraclitus ; Being and not being ; Parmenides ; The four elements and ethical purification : Empedocles ; Examining life, approaching death : Socrates

Early Buddhism. Impermanence ; Being and not being ; The four elements and ethical purification ; Examining life, approaching death.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Pappas, Alexandra In love with wisdom

ISBN:

9798890700056

OCLC:

1547276762

Publisher Number:

90104864129