A Dialogue Between East and West
eBook - PDF

A Dialogue Between East and West

Looking to a Human Revolution

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

A Dialogue Between East and West

Looking to a Human Revolution

About this book

How far do cultures affect the future of the planet? Can the debate on the environment and global warming be influenced by the cultures of East and West understanding each other better? In this consistently provocative dialogue, two of the most influential thinkers of recent times propose that only a 'human revolution' - a shift in the hearts and minds of individuals - can stimulate a revolution in humanity's relationship with the planet. Such a planetary revolution first requires a transformation of moral and political leadership, and an orientation towards the future rather than a preoccupation with the short-termist policies of the present.Responding to humanity's ills from the Buddhist perspective, and with all the accumulated wisdom of the eastern philosophical tradition, Daisaku Ikeda calls for politicians to take as their mainstays a respect for the dignity of life and an eloquence to inspire in people a sense of community and courage. Correspondingly, renowned western economist and scholar of education Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner stresses the importance of proper educational planning and development in addressing the challenges posed by poverty, inequality and climate change.
While acknowledging the scale of the task that lies ahead, both men offer an inspiring and hopeful vision for the future.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access A Dialogue Between East and West by Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner, Daisaku Ikeda in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Philosophy of Religion. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
I.B. Tauris
Year
2008
Print ISBN
9781845116002
eBook ISBN
9780857712066
Edition
1
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Philosophy of Religion

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. List of Illustrations
  4. Preface by Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner
  5. Preface by Daisaku Ikeda
  6. 1. Encounter with Aurelio Peccei
  7. 2. Childhood
  8. 3. Spain: Land and Culture
  9. 4. King of Spain
  10. 5. Global Problematique
  11. 6. Light and Shadow of Globalism
  12. 7. Globalization and World Citizenship
  13. 8. The Tripolar World: The United States, Europe and Asia
  14. 9. Global Governance and a Revolution in Leadership
  15. 10. World Citizens and Education
  16. 11. Renaissance of Religion and Spirituality
  17. 12. Competition: For Peace and Human Behaviour
  18. Appendix 1: Surmounting Darkness and the Faustian Agony: Light for Twenty-First Century Civilization
  19. Appendix 2: Sustainable Development Theory and National Development Strategy
  20. Appendix 3: Statement to the General Assembly of the World Academy of Art and Sciences
  21. Glossary
  22. Notes
  23. Index