Toward a Buddhist Sociology: Theories, Methods, and Possibilities

Autor/in	Schipper, Janine
Titel	Toward a Buddhist Sociology: Theories, Methods, and Possibilities
Quelle	In: American Sociologist, 43 (2012) 2, S.203-222 (20 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0003-1232
DOI	10.1007/s12108-012-9155-4
Schlagwörter	Sociology; Buddhism; Social Problems; Social Change; Social Justice; Metacognition; Theories; Methods + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Soziologie; Buddhismus; Social problem; Soziales Problem; Sozialer Wandel; Soziale Gerechtigkeit; Meta cognitive ability; Meta-cognition; Metakognitive Fähigkeit; Metakognition; Theory; Theorie; Method; Methode
Abstract	This article explores potential links between Buddhism and sociology, highlighting the many commonalities between sociology and Buddhism, with an emphasis on ways that Buddhist thought and practice may contribute to the field of sociology. What could Buddhism offer to our understanding of social institutions, social problems, and to the dynamics and possibilities for social change? The Four Noble Truths, central to Buddhist teachings, are explored in reference to their sociological theory applications. Finally, mindfulness practices that are endemic to Buddhism are explored as tools for sociologists to consider as they work reflexively, develop sociological insights, and pursue social justice. (As Provided).
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