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Auteur(s) : Burley, Mikel (1972-....)
Titre(s) : Rebirth and the stream of life [Texte imprimé] : a philosophical study of reincarnation, karma and ethics / Mikel Burley
Publication : New York (N.Y.) : Bloomsbury academic, 2016
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (IX-202 p.) ; 23 cm
Note(s) : Bibliogr. p. 163-190. Index
"Rebirth and the Stream of Life explores the diversity as well as the ethical and
religious significance of rebirth beliefs, focusing especially on Hindu and Buddhist
traditions but also discussing indigenous religions and ancient Greek thought. Utilizing
resources from religious studies, anthropology and theology, an expanded conception
of philosophy of religion is exemplified, which takes seriously lived experience rather
than treating religious beliefs in isolation from their place in believers' lives.
Drawing upon his expertise in interdisciplinary working and Wittgenstein-influenced
approaches, Mikel Burley examines several interrelated phenomena, including purported
past-life memories, the relationship between metaphysics and ethics, efforts to 'demythologize'
rebirth, and moral critiques of the doctrine of karma. This range of topics, with
rebirth as a unifying theme, makes the book of value to anyone interested in philosophy,
the study of religions, and what it means to believe that we undergo multiple lives"
; "A philosophical exploration of the meaning, diversity, and ethical and religious
significance of beliefs in reincarnation or rebirth"
Sujet(s) : Réincarnation
Karma
Philosophie et religion
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9781628922257. - ISBN 1628922257. - ISBN 9781628922264. - ISBN 1628922265. -
ISBN 9781628922271 (erroné). - ISBN 9781628922288 (erroné)
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb45279864k
Notice n° :
FRBNF45279864
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