Abstract
This paper is an exploration of the ethical significance of Sengzhao’s concept of the sage as exhibited through a Buddhist practitioner’s expanded understanding and cognition of reality. From a philosophical point of view, I aim to show that the ethical significance of his concept of the sage comprises a shift first from ontology to epistemology, and then from epistemology to ethics. I firstly define Sengzhao’s concept of the sage and present a preliminary account of this concept before elaborating on its philosophical aspects. Next, I attempt to illustrate how ethical implications can be derived from Sengzhao’s ethical shift, and lastly, I shed light on the value and significance of this philosophical standpoint within Buddhist philosophy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-87 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Asian Philosophy |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Jan 2 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Religious studies
- Philosophy