Buddhist Theory of Privacy
Soraj Hongladarom
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Description for Buddhist Theory of Privacy
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy. Num Pages: 95 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPD; HPQ; HRAB; JFC; JFSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 162.
This book offers a new way to justify privacy based on a theory derived from Buddhist insights. It uses insights obtained from the Buddhist teachings on Non-Self to create an alternative theory of privacy. In doing so, the author first spells out the inherent differences between the Buddhist insights and the beliefs underlying conventional theories of privacy. While Buddhism views the self as existing conventionally through interactions with others, as well as through interrelations with other basic components, non-Buddhist ideas of self are understood as being grounded upon autonomous subjects, commonly understood to be entitled to rights and dignity. In ... Read more
This book offers a new way to justify privacy based on a theory derived from Buddhist insights. It uses insights obtained from the Buddhist teachings on Non-Self to create an alternative theory of privacy. In doing so, the author first spells out the inherent differences between the Buddhist insights and the beliefs underlying conventional theories of privacy. While Buddhism views the self as existing conventionally through interactions with others, as well as through interrelations with other basic components, non-Buddhist ideas of self are understood as being grounded upon autonomous subjects, commonly understood to be entitled to rights and dignity. In ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
Number of pages
95
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Philosophy
Number of Pages
87
Place of Publication
Singapore, Singapore
ISBN
9789811003165
SKU
V9789811003165
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About Soraj Hongladarom
Soraj Hongladarom is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Center for Ethics of Science and Technology at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. He has published books and articles on such diverse issues as bioethics, computer ethics, and the roles that science and technology play in the culture of developing countries. His concern is mainly on how science and technology ... Read more
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