Exploring Buddhist Ethics for Philosophers

“Buddhist Ethics” is a book that provides an overview of Buddhist ethical thought. It does not defend or critique Buddhist approaches to ethics compared to other traditions but instead offers a comprehensive understanding of various Buddhist perspectives on moral philosophy. The author, Garfield, draws from a diverse range of Buddhist thinkers, demonstrating the unity and diversity of this ancient philosophical tradition. Garfield explores the idea that Buddhist ethics can be seen as a form of virtue ethics or consequentialism but argues that it is distinct and focuses on our experiences as moral agents and our connection to others. The book also examines the relationship between Buddhist ethics and contemporary moral theories like moral particularism and sentimentalism. Published by Oxford University Press, this English-language paperback has 248 pages and weighs 364 grams. Its dimensions are 23.62 x 1.47 x 15.62 cm.