Buddhist Ethics

 

(1) Explain the four noble truths of Buddhism. What moral principles can be deduced from the four noble truths? (350-500 words) (2) Explain how the four noble truths operate in the moral thinking of Santideva. How does the concept of suffering function in Santideva’s moral philosophy? What does he think is our duty towards other people?​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​ Does he think there are any universal ethical principles that all human beings must follow? (350-500 words) (3) Come up with a moral dilemma and show how a Buddhist writer like Santideva would respond to the dilemma. How would Santideva act in a situation in which he must make a moral decision? Why would he choose such and such a course of action over another?

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