Altruism in world religions
By: Jacob Neusner and Bruce D. Chilton, editors.
Contributors: Neusner, Jacob, 1932-; Chilton, Bruce.
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 202
Subjects: Altruism; Conduct of life; Religions
Description: "Exploring a range of philosophical and religious thought from Greco-Roman philia to the canonical statements of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, from Hinduism in India to Buddhism and the religions of China and Japan, contributors to this volume probe the concept of altruism - unrewarded action for the sake of another person - to determine if it is a category that serves to advance the study of religion."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.