New Publication on Buddhism and Politics

William Long Announcement
Announcement Type
Online Digital Resources
Subject Fields
Political Science, Diplomacy and International Relations, Asian History / Studies, Peace History / Studies, Religious Studies and Theology

Available now is an open access (free download) book that offers a global, non-western framework for thinking about international relations. The book, published by Palgrave McMillan, is entitled A Buddhist Approach to International Relations: Radical Interdependence. It is available at https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-68042-8

 

Abstract: Many scholars have wondered if a non-Western theory of international politics founded on different premises, be it from Asia or from the “Global South,” could release international relations from the grip of a Western, “Westphalian” model. This book argues that a Buddhist approach to international relations could provide a genuine alternative. Because of its distinctive philosophical positions and its unique understanding of reality, human nature and political behavior, a Buddhist theory of IR offers a way out of this dilemma, a means for transcending the Westphalian predicament. The author explains this Buddhist IR model, beginning with its philosophical foundations up through its ideas about politics, economics, and statecraft.

 

Comments to the author, William J. Long welcome at long@gsu.edu

Contact Information

William J. Long

Department of Political Science

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 30302

long@gsu.edu

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long@gsu.edu