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The Monk and the Philosopher
A Father and Son Discuss the Meaning of Life
by Jean-Francois Revel
ISBN: 0805211039
ISBN-13: 9780805211030
Format: Paperback
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Summary
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.
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"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." -- Richard Bernstein
-- New York Times
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Schocken Books
Published date: 2000
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 5.25 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.75 pounds
Pages: 310
Publisher's 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.
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The Monk and the Philosopher: A Father and Son Discuss the Meaning of Life
Revel, Jean-Francois; Ricard, Matthieu; Canti, John; Miles, Jack
Schocken. PAPERBACK. 0805211039 some minor dog-earing, minor top-edge crease/wear otherwise in great condition--clean pages, unbroken spine . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by A Starving Actor's Books (United States)
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Jean-Francois Revel; Matthieu Ricard; John Canti; Jack Miles
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The Monk and the Philosopher A Father and Son Discuss the Meaning of Life
Revel, Jean-Francois & Matthieu Ricard & John Canti & Jack Miles
New York: Schocken. Very Good. 2000. Paperback. 0805211039 . Cover has very minor scuff at corners. ; Cover and text are unmarked and very clean, except as noted. ; 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.2 Inches; 384 pages . ( more information) Offered by Silver Books (United States)
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New. ISBN: 0805211039. Paperback. . Free giftwrap upon request. Brand new, not a used item. Ships in sturdy box with delivery confirmation (in US). Jean Francois-Revel, a pillar of intellectual life in our time, became famous for his challenges to both Communism and Christianity. Twenty-seven years ago, his son, Matthieu Ricard, gave up a promising career as a scientist to study Tibetan Buddhism - not as a detached observer but by immersing himself in its practice under the guidance of its greatest living masters. Meeting in Katmandu, these two profoundly thoughtful men explored the questions that have occupied humankind throughout its history. They ask each other questions about ethics, rights, and responsibilities, about knowledge and belief, and they discuss frankly the differences in the way each has tried to make sense of his life. Utterly absorbing, inspiring, and accessible, this remarkable dialogue engages East with West, ideas with life, and science with the humanities, providing wisdom on how to enrich the way we live our lives. ( more information) Offered by Konstantin Krylov (United States)
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