Space and Eternal Life: A dialoge between Chandra Wickramasinghe and Daisaku Ikeda - Softcover

Wickramasinghe, Chandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185172060X ISBN 13: 9781851720606

Publisher: Journeyman Press, 1998

Synopsis

This fascinating and thought-provoking book probes some of the deepest aspects of our very existence, while tackling some of the most controversial social issues of modern times: from euthanasia, abortion, AIDS, education, family, and the environment, to the possibility of alien encounters. Presented as a dialogue, the viewpoints of an eminent astronomer and a Buddhist scholar are expounded, side by side. As the dialogue unfolds, interesting comparisons between the two sets of basic tenets can be easily identified, while traditional beliefs about 'unsophisticated' Buddhist philosophy are proven wrong. Wickramasinghe and Ikeda's discussions focus around several key areas: the universe; science and religion; eternity of life; Buddhist pacifism and the creation of a global civilisation. Space and Eternal Life is an illuminating philosophical study.

About this title

About the Author:

Chandra Wickramasinghe is an eminent astronomer. Jointly, with Sir Fred Hoyle, he developed the idea that life is a cosmic phenomenon. He is the author of many books including Life on Mars? The case for a cosmic heritage (1997).

About this edition

• Publisher: Journeyman Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 185172060X
• ISBN 13: 9781851720606
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 247