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The Moon Points Back investigates central areas of Buddhist philosophy, most importantly the notion of emptiness (śunyatā), applying the techniques of contemporary analytic philosophy and logic. This allows for novel understandings and insights of these areas, and shows how Buddhist philosophers can...

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Other Authors: Tanaka, Kōji, Deguchi, Yasuo, Garfield, Jay L., 1955-, Priest, Graham
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2015]
Subjects:
Sunyata.
Buddhist philosophy.
Analysis (Philosophy)
Philosophy, Comparative.
PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist.
RELIGION / Buddhism / General (see also PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist)
PHILOSOPHY / Religious.
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Summary:The Moon Points Back investigates central areas of Buddhist philosophy, most importantly the notion of emptiness (śunyatā), applying the techniques of contemporary analytic philosophy and logic. This allows for novel understandings and insights of these areas, and shows how Buddhist philosophers can engage with debates in contemporary Western philosophy.
Physical Description:xvi, 285 pages ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [263]-278) and index.
ISBN:9780190226879
0190226870
9780190226862
0190226862