The Monk and the Philosopher

East Meets West in a Father-Son Dialogue

Jean-François Revel, Matthieu Ricard

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English

Thorsons
25 August 1999

Philosophy; History of Western philosophy; Buddhism; Spirituality & religious experience; Agnosticism & atheism

The most groundbreaking meeting of Eastern philosophy and Western culture to date.

In this father-son dialgue, Revel and Ricard explore the most fundamental questions of human existence and the ways in which they are embraced by Eastern and Western thought. In this meeting of the minds, they touch upon philosophy, spirituality, science, politics, psychology and ethics. They raise the enduring questions: does life have meaning? Why is there suffering, war and hatred? Revel’s perspective as an internationally renowned philosopher and Ricard’s as a distinguished molecular-geneticist-turned-Buddhist-monk results in a brilliant, accessible and accessible conversation–the most eloquent meeting yet of Eastern & Western thought.

By: Jean-François Revel, Matthieu Ricard
Imprint: Thorsons
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 333g
ISBN: 9780722536506
ISBN 10: 072253650X
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 25 August 1999
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jean-Francois Revel is one of the leading modern philosophers with books such as Without Marx or Jesus, among others, to his credit. Matthieu Ricard is a monk in the Tibetan tradition and author of Journey to Enlightenment and Life of Shakbar.

Reviews for The Monk and the Philosopher: East Meets West in a Father-Son Dialogue

An agnostic philosopher and his son, a molecular geneticist turned Buddhist monk, get together in the snow-capped Nepalese mountains where they discuss their backgrounds, religious and secular spirituality, the origins of violence, faith, ritual and superstition, the supremacy of the individual, what brought them to their belief and many other issues. Their frankness makes this an appealing and thought-provoking book. (Kirkus UK)