The Oneness Hypothesis: Beyond the Boundary of Self

ISBN-13: 9780231182980 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 416 str.

Philip Ivanhoe; Owen Flanagan; Victoria Harrison

Opis

The idea that the self is inextricably intertwined with the rest of the world-the "oneness hypothesis"-can be found in many of the world's philosophical and religious traditions. This anthology explores the oneness hypothesis through East Asian and Western thought as well as sociology, evolutionary theory, and cognitive neuroscience.

Recenzje

The Oneness Hypothesis proposes a fascinating and timely exploration of the idea of oneness from different disciplinary angles, while synthesizing current knowledge and outlining a path forward. The editors of the volume are leading scholars who will have a substantial impact on future conversations and scholarship about this topic. Ara Norenzayan, The University of British Columbia

O autorze

Philip J. Ivanhoe is Chair Professor of East Asian and Comparative Philosophy and Religion and director of the Center for East Asian and Comparative Philosophy at City University of Hong Kong. Owen J. Flanagan is James B. Duke Professor of Philosophy and codirector of the Center for Comparative Philosophy at Duke University, where he also holds appointments in psychology and neuroscience. Victoria S. Harrison is professor of philosophy at the University of Macau. Hagop Sarkissian is associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at the City University of New York, Baruch College, and the CUNY Graduate Center. Eric Schwitzgebel is professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside.