The Cult of Nothingness

The Philosophers and the Buddha

Autori

• Roger-Pol Droit

Parametri

Pagine

278pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Buddhismo
• Esoterismo e religione
• Filosofia
• Religione
• Saggistica

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The book explores the contrasting perceptions of Buddhism in Western thought, highlighting the shift from a 19th-century view that portrayed it as a religion advocating self-destruction to the modern understanding that emphasizes compassion and tolerance. Roger-Pol Droit delves into the philosophical imagination of that era, revealing how these historical interpretations have shaped contemporary views of Buddhism.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

(In brossura)