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Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment,Used
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New York Times BestsellerFrom one of Americas greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.Robert Wright famously explained in The Moral Animal how evolution shaped the human brain. The mind is designed to often delude us, he argued, about ourselves and about the world. And it is designed to make happiness hard to sustain.But if we know our minds are rigged for anxiety, depression, anger, and greed, what do we do? Wright locates the answer in Buddhism, which figured out thousands of years ago what scientists are only discovering now. Buddhism holds that human suffering is a result of not seeing the world clearlyand proposes that seeing the world more clearly, through meditation, will make us better, happier people.In Why Buddhism is True, Wright leads readers on a journey through psychology, philosophy, and a great many silent retreats to show how and why meditation can serve as the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age. At once excitingly ambitious and wittily accessible, this is the first book to combine evolutionary psychology with cuttingedge neuroscience to defend the radical claims at the heart of Buddhist philosophy. With bracing honesty and fierce wisdom, it will persuade you not just that Buddhism is truewhich is to say, a way out of our delusionbut that it can ultimately save us from ourselves, as individuals and as a species.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Why Buddhism is True'? A: 'Why Buddhism is True' explores how Buddhism can provide insights into the human mind, offering a path to moral clarity and happiness through meditation and understanding.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Why Buddhism is True' is Robert Wright, a well-known author and scholar in psychology and philosophy.
- Q: When was 'Why Buddhism is True' published? A: 'Why Buddhism is True' was published on August 8, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Why Buddhism is True' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Buddhism? A: Yes, 'Why Buddhism is True' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for both beginners and those familiar with Buddhist concepts.
- Q: Does the book include practical meditation techniques? A: While the book discusses meditation and its benefits, it primarily focuses on the philosophical aspects rather than providing detailed practical techniques.
- Q: What are the key subjects covered in the book? A: The book covers subjects such as psychology, philosophy, the nature of human suffering, and the role of meditation in achieving clarity and happiness.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Why Buddhism is True' is in new condition.
- Q: Is there an edition of the book that includes additional content? A: The book is noted as a later print edition, which may include updates or corrections from previous editions.