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Author Olson, Phillip, 1943-

Title The discipline of freedom : a Kantian view of the role of moral precepts in Zen practice / by Phillip Olson
Published Albany : State University of New York Press, [1993]
©1993

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Description xx, 217 pages ; 24 cm
Series SUNY series in Buddhist studies
SUNY series in Buddhist studies.
Contents Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Interpreting the Term Zazen in Kantian Language -- Ch. 3. In Defense of Thesis Z1: Zazen practice, according to Suzuki, is a necessary means for realizing the requirements of moral law, as Kant understands these requirements. -- Ch. 4. In Defense of Thesis Z2: In order to practice zazen correctly, according to Suzuki, my sole intention in performing that practice should be that of realizing the requirements of moral law, as Kant understands these requirements. -- Ch. 5. Conclusion -- Appendix: Dogen and Kant
Notes Based on the author's thesis--Stanford University
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804 -- Ethics.
Suzuki, Shunryū, 1904-1971.
Spiritual life -- Zen Buddhism.
LC no. 91026526
ISBN 079141115X (alk. paper)
0791411168 (paperback: alk. paper)