The ethical implications of Sengzhao’s concept of the Sage

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-87
Number of pages9
JournalAsian Philosophy
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019 Jan 2

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Religious studies
  • Philosophy

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