Nietzsche and Buddhism
Author | : Robert G. Morrison |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015041061667 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Nietzsche and Buddhism by : Robert G. Morrison
Download or read book Nietzsche and Buddhism written by Robert G. Morrison and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was in reaction against nihilism that he forged his own affirmative philosophy, aiming at the transvaluation of all values. Nietzsche's view of Buddhism has been very influential in the West; Dr Morrison gives a careful critical examination of this view, argues that in fact Buddhism is far from being a nihilistic religion, and offers a counterbalancing Buddhist view of the Nietzschean enterprise.