New Books in Philosophy
Tyler Dalton McNabb and Erik Baldwin, "Classical Theism and Buddhism: Connecting Metaphysical and Ethical Systems" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
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Quick takeaways
- Classical theism and Buddhism can be philosophically compatible due to the distinction of God as a unique being.
- Buddhist and theistic ethics and soteriology can be synthesized, fostering compatibility between the two religious traditions.
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In this podcast episode, the authors discuss the compatibility between classical theism and Buddhism. They argue that classical theism and certain interpretations of Buddhism can be philosophically compatible. The authors explore the importance of defending this claim and highlight their motivations for writing this book. They delve into the metaphysical doctrines of classical theism and Buddhism and explain how they can be reconciled. The authors also address objections to classical theism, such as the argument from temporal knowledge, and provide counterarguments to these objections. Furthermore, they examine the ethics of Buddhism and classical theism and highlight the similarities between their ethical systems. The authors also discuss the soteriology of both traditions and argue for a synthesis between Buddhist and Christian religious experiences. They address objections to religious pluralism, focusing on the compatibility of Christian miracles and Buddhist experiences. The authors present their views on religious pluralism, emphasizing the compatibility between classical theism and Buddhism, as well as the potential for a broader synthesis of different religious traditions.
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