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This book brings important new dimensions to the interface between contemporary Western science and ancient Eastern wisdom. Here for the first time the concepts and insights of general systems theory are presented in tandem with those of the Buddha. Remarkable convergences appear between core Buddhist teachings and the systems view of reality, arising in our century from biology and extending into the social and cognitive sciences. Giving a cogent introduction to both bodies of thought, and a fresh interpretation of the Buddha's core teaching of dependent co-arising, this book shows how their common perspective on causality can inform our lives. The interdependence of all beings provides the context for clarifying both the role of meditative practice and guidelines for effective action on behalf of the common good.
Editions of Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791406366
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791406373
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438411637
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This book brings important new dimensions to the interface between contemporary Western science and ancient Eastern wisdom. Here for the first time the concepts and insights of general systems theory are presented in tandem with those of the Buddha. Remarkable convergences appear between core Buddhist teachings and the systems view of reality, arising in our century from biology and extending into the social and cognitive sciences. Giving a cogent introduction to both bodies of thought, and a fresh interpretation of the Buddha's core teaching of dependent co-arising, this book shows how their common perspective on causality can inform our lives. The interdependence of all beings provides the context for clarifying both the role of meditative practice and guidelines for effective action on behalf of the common good.
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What is Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory about?
This book brings important new dimensions to the interface between contemporary Western science and ancient Eastern wisdom. Here for the first time the concepts and insights of general systems theory are presented in tandem with those of the Buddha. Remarkable convergences appear between core Buddhist teachings and the systems view of reality, arising in our century from biology and extending into the social and cognitive sciences. Giving a cogent introduction to both bodies of thought, and a fresh interpretation of the Buddha's core teaching of dependent co-arising, this book shows how their common perspective on causality can inform our lives. The interdependence of all beings provides the context for clarifying both the role of meditative practice and guidelines for effective action on behalf of the common good.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought > East Asian and Indian philosophy
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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791406366
How long is Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory and how many pages does it have?
Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory has 254 page(s)
Is Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Buddhist Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory?
Joanna Macy
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Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791406366) and paperback(ISBN 9780791406373) and pdf(ISBN 9781438411637)
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