僧侣与哲学家

by [法]让-弗朗索瓦·何维勒，[法]马修·理查德

佛教究竟是什么？为什么它今天在西方有如此多的信奉者？如何理解这样一种既古老又崭新的智慧？这本《僧侣与哲学家》就要解答这些问题。生物学博士马修·理查德生于1946年，在诺贝尔奖导师指引下从事分子生物学尖端研究，然而，他却突然远赴喜玛拉雅山麓出家为僧，跟随藏传佛教的老师，探求古老的东方智慧。二十年后，他的父亲，法兰西学院院士、著名哲学家让-弗朗索瓦？何维勒来到尼泊尔加德满都，他们决定通过自由的谈话，交流他们的疑问和各自对于对方的困惑。父子二人进行了一场为期十天的对谈，所谈涉及社会、文明、生命、宇宙等诸多重大话题，父亲对佛教犀利的质疑，让马修有机会揭开佛法神秘的面纱。这是东方智慧与西方理性之间一次震撼心灵的相遇。

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Published September 1, 2014

Reviews

[Joel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've finished reading it. The two people weren't debating opposing viewpoints; rather, their discussion served to complement what was missing in Western thought and Buddhism, respectively. The vast majority of the conversation focused on how Buddhism filled the void left by the West (where philosophical discussion on the fundamental essence of human life has been largely absent for years).
Since it's about complementarity, there's no need to argue about which is superior. As a reader, naturally, I'm not choosing one over the other—I'll take both!
On one hand, I can accept the benefits that scientific development brings to daily life without any psychological barrier. On the other hand, I can reduce the importance of the "self" and understand that excessive desire will cloud my mind and lead to many troubles.
Therefore, I can fully embrace a healthy, simple life. Whether through vegetarianism or minimalism, these are all expressions of this lifestyle, and everyone can find the method that suits them best.

[Lee Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

极为出色的作品，佛释哲学与西方哲学、现代哲学的充分碰撞。算是精彩的入门佛释哲学的作品。好的哲学普及书的。首先最好的哲学书第一要义得有逻辑，不仅有逻辑性，必有得有逻辑推导，非常重要。另外作为普及书，我是一遍过。同时读柏拉图的《理想国》，许多字句必须反复推敲。这说明一点，作者文笔通畅并且与读者处于相同的文化背景下。作者的观点、推论，读者都懂。