The Monk and the Philosopher
A Father and Son Discuss the Meaning of Life
by Jean-Francois Revel
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Jean-Francois Revel is a member of the Academie Français and a former university professor of philosophy; his son, Mathieu is a Tibetan monk and holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology. In this text, they reunite and discuss questions that cut to the core of two profoundly distinct world views. Their book is remarkable for its temperance and honest exploration, and for its gentle exposure of the relationship that the two thinkers have with each other and with their minds.
Editions of The Monk and the Philosopher
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Random House Inc |
Date 1999 |
Price $6.65 |
 Very Good |
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Paperback |
Publisher Schocken Books |
Date 2000 |
Price $3.99 |
Good |
Publisher Notes
A philosopher and his Buddhist son debate the issue of rationalism versus spiritual belief in this thoughtful, challenging exploration of an important philosophical and religious issue. Reprint.
Media Reviews
"Revel is a gently skeptical prober of his son's beliefs, for example, pressing him to defend and refine points he makes on reincarnation. Ricard has a broad knowledge of his subject, which he explains in often trenchant, metaphorical fashion."
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