Buddhist

 It is no secret that the world is facing an environmental crisis.  Why should one care? And what should we do? These are questions that concern any thoughtful person.  The answer to them depends, of course, on one’s philosophical views—most crucially, ethical and political. In this talk I will provide an answer to the questions from the perspective of Buddhist philosophy. No prior knowledge of Buddhist thought will be presumed.

"Self and Personal Identity: Vedāntic, Buddhist, Naiyāyika, and Cārvāka Views and Arguments." This is one of the great philosophic topics in classical Indian systems. The talk will cover the main ideas and arguments expressed in Sanskrit over about 3000 years.