An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology (Library of Philosophy and Religion) - Softcover

De Silva, Padmasiri

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9780333556825: An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology (Library of Philosophy and Religion)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0333556828 ISBN 13: 9780333556825
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1991

Synopsis

An introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology, this book deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of mind, conciousness and behaviour, emotions and personality, motivation and the therapeutic structures of Buddhist psychology.

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About the Author

Padmasiri De Silva was professor and head of philosophy and psychology at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1980-1989). He also held visiting positions at the University of Pittsburgh and the ISLE program in the United States, the National University of Singapore, and the University of Wiakato. He was coordinator of the IRC program OEnvironment, Ethics, and EducationO in Singapore. Currently he is research fellow at Monash University.

Review

Professor De Silva’s familiarity with Western psychology and philosophy, along with his deep knowledge of Theravadan traditions gives his work [an] informed balance between ancient wisdom and modern thought. This new edition of his book brings contemporary philosophy of mind together with a clear account of early Buddhist texts. It is an authoritative work that will be welcomed by scholars from both Buddhist and Western traditions. (John Pickering)

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date
1991
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0333556828
ISBN 13 
9780333556825
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
168
Rating
  • 3.80 out of 5 stars
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