A group blog of scholars exploring Indian philosophy
Here’s the announcement for an associate or full professorship in Leiden’s department of philosophy. Particular interest in Chinese philosophy, but applications from any Asian tradition are encouraged. http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/16-277-leiden-university-vacancies-full-or-associate-professor-of-comparative-philosophy-.html
Mary is a doctor who volunteers often. She works in low income clinics, and travels to foreign nations to treat epidemics. If you ask her why she’s willing to sacrifice her time, she might grip your arm while a look Continue reading Somewhat vague worries about classification and Indian Buddhist ethics
I was glad to see that Amod Lele had published an article in The Journal of Buddhist Ethics expressing some of the central conclusions of his dissertation. The article, “The Compassionate Gift of Vice: Śāntideva on Gifts, Altruism and Poverty” Continue reading Comment on Lele’s “The Compassionate Gift of Vice” (Journal of Buddhist Ethics Vol 20. 2013).
Chris Framarin’s new book, Hinduism and Environmental Ethics: Law, Literature and Philosophy, was released by Routledge in Feb 2014. The introduction and a review follows. The Introduction of the Book: The literature on Hinduism and the environment is vast, and growing Continue reading Book Notice: Hinduism and Environmental Ethics: Law, Literature, and Philosophy by Chris Framarin