

Tyler Dalton McNabb and Erik Baldwin, "Classical Theism and Buddhism: Connecting Metaphysical and Ethical Systems" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
Dec 20, 2023
Authors Tyler Dalton McNabb and Erik Baldwin discuss their book 'Classical Theism and Buddhism: Connecting Metaphysical and Ethical Systems'. They explore the compatibility between classical theism and Buddhism, address objections to their thesis, discuss the challenges of describing God, and delve into the synthesis of Buddhist and theistic ethics. They also explore the shift to Abrahamic traditions and the connection between Shinyata and God in a Zen context.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Classical Theism, Buddhism, and the Challenge of Reconciliation
04:21 • 19min
Discussing objections and the problem of denying a transcendent place for the classical theist God
23:27 • 2min
Discussion of Objections and an Analogy
25:02 • 2min
Challenges of Language and Knowledge in Describing God
27:30 • 11min
Synthesis of Buddhist Ethics and Theistic Ethics
38:39 • 7min
Shift to Abrahamic Traditions
45:19 • 16min
Exploring the Connection Between Shinyata and God in a Zen Context
01:01:28 • 6min