Early Buddhism as Philosophy of Existence: Freedom and Death
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Early Buddhism as Philosophy of Existence: Freedom and Death
By (Author) Susan E. Babbitt
Anthem Press
Anthem Press
10th May 2022
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Phenomenology and Existentialism
Western philosophy from c 1800
181.043
Physical Properties
Hardback
122
Width 153mm, Height 229mm, Spine 26mm
454g
Description
The Buddha was what today is called an empirical philosopher, taking his philosophy from careful study of the empirical world, and rejecting high flown philosophies. As philosophy of existence, his view overlaps with Marx in his most interesting form, which is not the way Marx is typically understood. Marx was reduced to economics while the Buddha was reduced to religion. Many shared his view, including Dostoevsky, Proust, and Victor Hugo. Death is present in such views. But they are not recognized as philosophy.
Author Bio
Susan E. Babbitt is author of four books in philosophy and one edited collection. She has practised Vipassana meditation for 16 years.
