An introduction to Buddhist ethics

Harvey, Peter

An introduction to Buddhist ethics foundations, values, and issues / [electronic resource] : Peter Harvey. - Cambridge, UK ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2000. - xx, 478 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The shared foundations of Buddhist ethics -- Key Buddhist values -- Mahāyāna emphases and adaptations -- Attitude to and treatment of the natural world -- Economic ethics -- War and peace -- Suicide and euthanasia -- Abortion and contraception -- Sexual equality -- Homosexuality and other forms of 'queerness'. [ch.] 1. [ch.] 2. [ch.] 3. [ch.] 4. [ch.] 5. [ch.] 6. [ch.] 7. [ch.] 8. [ch.] 9. [ch.] 10.


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