Goodman, Charles, 1975-

Consequences of compassion : an interpretation and defense of Buddhist ethics / Charles Goodman. - viii, 250 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-246) and index.

Fundamental Buddhist teachings -- Main features of some western ethical theories -- Teravāda ethics as rule-consequentialism -- Mahāyāna ethics before Śāntideva and after -- Transcending ethics -- Buddhist ethics and the demands of consequentialism -- Buddhism on moral responsibility -- Punishment -- Objections and replies -- A Buddhist response to Kant.

9780195375190 (alk. paper) 019537519X (alk. paper)

2008026685


Buddhist ethics.

BJ1289 / .G66 2009

294.3/5