Buddhist Ethics by Damien Keown
A concise, scholarly introduction to Buddhist moral thought that outlines its conceptual foundations—such as intention (cetana), non-harm (ahiṃsā), the five precepts, karma, and compassion—and shows how these inform ethical reasoning across different Buddhist traditions. Combining historical exposition with analytic argumentation, it examines debates over rule-based versus consequence-oriented interpretations and applies Buddhist principles to contemporary issues like war, medical ethics, sexuality, and environmental responsibility.
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