Damien Keown: 6 books

Book cover of Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
by Damien Keown
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2013

Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the workings of Buddhism in daily life. Damien Keown looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism, examining who the Buddha was and what his teachings were. By considering how Buddhist thought has developed...
Book cover of A Dictionary of Buddhism
by Damien Keown
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2003

This broad-ranging and authoritative illustrated dictionary provides over 2000 clear and concise definitions of every aspect of Buddhism; including coverage of not only historical but also contemporary issues such as human rights and the role of women. From religious ceremonies to iconography this...
Book cover of Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction
by Damien Keown
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2005

The latter half of the twentieth century witnessed a growing interest in Buddhism, and it continues to capture the imagination of many in the West who see it as either an alternative or a supplement to their own religious beliefs. Numerous introductory books have appeared in recent years to cater...
Book cover of Buddhism and Bioethics
by Damien Keown
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2011

Buddhism and Bioethics is the first book to discuss contemporary issues in bioethics from a Buddhist perspective. Written in a clear and accessible style by a leading expert in field, and drawing on both ancient and modern sources, it shows how Buddhist ethical teachings can be applied to a range of controversial issues like abortion and euthanasia.
Book cover of Buddhism and Human Rights
by Wayne R. Husted, Damien Keown, Charles S. Prebish
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012

It is difficult to think of a more urgent question for Buddhism in the late twentieth century than human rights. The political, ethical and philosophical questions surrounding human rights are debated vigorously in political and intellectual circles throughout the world and now in this volume.
Book cover of Contemporary Buddhist Ethics
by Damien Keown
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2013

This innovative volume brings together the views of leading scholars on a range of controversial subjects including human rights, animal rights, ecology, abortion, euthanasia, and contemporary business practice.
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