Abstract
§To count as a great, a philosopher must rethink a past intellectual history in such a way that the landscape is irrevocably altered. The fifth-century philosopher Buddhaghosa influenced conceptions of the human throughout South and Southeast Asia for a millennium and a half, and continues to do so today. I will give three examples of his greatness: as the founder of a distinct stance in philosophy, Attentionalism; as transforming an ancient metaphor in order to provide a new understanding of human agency; and as providing a sophisticated analysis of our engagement with each other in the social world.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | What makes a Philosopher Great? |
| Subtitle of host publication | Thirteen Arguments for Twelve Philosophers |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 67-85 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781317386841 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781138936157 |
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| State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Arts and Humanities(all)