The Buddhist and ethicist conversation on effective altruism, engaged Buddhism, and how to build a better world

The Buddhist and Ethicist Conversation on Effective Altruism, Engaged Buddhism, and How to Build a Better World, consists of eight chapters and represents a groundbreaking dialogue between two eminent thinkers.The book makes a significant contribution to the field of ethics, particularly for scholars interested in the comparative study of Buddhist ethics and contemporary ethical theory.Through sustained philosophical dialogue, the authors explore themes of philosophy, ethics, and religion, thereby deepening our understanding of how ethical principles can contribute to building a better world.The dialogue brings together the principles of effective altruism and engaged Buddhism, encouraging readers and practitioners to reflect on how these ethical frameworks can be applied to address contemporary global challenges.The book not only highlights the role of ethics in everyday life but also invites interdisciplinary engagement with the complex nature of ethics in cultivating moral character and promoting peace and prosperity.The central focus of the book lies in the concepts of effective altruism and Buddhism.Altruism is a moral philosophy concerned with prioritizing the