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An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology
Padmasiri de Silva
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Description for An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology
paperback. Series: Library of Philosophy and Religion. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRAB; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 284.
An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology is a lucid, intelligible and authentic introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology. It provides comprehensive coverage of the basic concepts and issues in the psychology of Buddhism and thus it deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of mind, consciousness and behaviour, motivation, emotions, perception, and the therapeutic structure of Buddhist psychology. For the fourth edition, a new chapter on 'emotional intelligence' and its relationship with Buddhism has been added.
An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology is a lucid, intelligible and authentic introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology. It provides comprehensive coverage of the basic concepts and issues in the psychology of Buddhism and thus it deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of mind, consciousness and behaviour, motivation, emotions, perception, and the therapeutic structure of Buddhist psychology. For the fourth edition, a new chapter on 'emotional intelligence' and its relationship with Buddhism has been added.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Series
Library of Philosophy and Religion
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403992451
SKU
V9781403992451
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99-15
About Padmasiri de Silva
PADMASIRI DE SILVA was formerly Professor and Head of Philosophy and Psychology Department at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1980-89). He also held visiting positions at the University of Pittsburgh and the ISLE programme in the USA, the National University of Singapore and the University of Waikato. He was Co-ordinator of the IRC Programme 'Environment, Ethics and Education' in ... Read more
Reviews for An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology
Reviews of the third edition: 'Professor de Silva's familiarity with Western psychology and philosophy, along with his deep knowledge of Theravadan traditions gives his work [an] informed balance between ancient wisdom and modern thought. This new edition of his book brings contemporary philosophy of mind together with a clear account of early Buddhist texts. It is an ... Read more