Bhakti Ethics, Emotions, and Love in Gaudiya Vaisnava Metaethics

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

Del i serien Explorations in Indic Traditions: Theological, Ethical, and Philosophical

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Beskrivning

Bhakti Ethics, Emotions, and Love in Gaudiya Vaisnava Metaethics explores the broader implications of understanding bhakti, “devotional love to the divine,” as an ethical theory based on a “realist” account of emotions, where emotions are sensory perceptions of the real ethical qualities of classes of actions. The book spotlights one complex articulation of an Indian epistemology and ontology of ethics based on the metaphysics of Gaudiya Vaisnava psychology of emotions in dialogue with a variety of academic fields, including the philosophy of religion and related methodologies such as virtue ethics, theological voluntarism, and ecofeminist and feminist care ethics. The work discusses how emotions are understood metaphysically as extra-mental, objectively real qualities, what Cogen Bohanec refers to as “affective realism.” This follows from a cosmogenic model where the universe emanates from the loving relationship between the divine feminine, Radha, and her intense loving relationship with her masculine counterpart, Krishna. Since the origin of all of reality emanates from the ultimacy of an affective relationship, then the fabric of reality can be described as having objectively real affective qualities and that is the basis for grounding this ethical system.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-07-25
Mått:157 x 235 x 24 mm
Vikt:617 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Explorations in Indic Traditions: Theological, Ethical, and Philosophical
Antal sidor:330
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781666943344

Utforska kategorier

Hinduism inom Filosofi och religion
Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Cogen Bohanec is assistant professor in Sanskrit and Jain Studies at Arihanta Institute.

Recensioner i media

In Bhakti Ethics, Emotions, and Love in Gaudiya Vaisnava Metaethics, Cogen Bohanec offers an intriguing exploration into the rich philosophical, ethical and theological tapestry of Gau?iya Vai??avism. Through meticulous research and a clear passion for the subject, Bohanec unpacks the profound ethical implications of bhakti—devotional love towards the divine—as the foundation for ethical living and spiritual enlightenment. His ground-breaking work illuminates the intricate relationship between emotional states and ethical behavior, arguing convincingly that love, in its purest form, is both the means and the end of ethical transformation. Bohanec's scholarship stands out for its depth and clarity, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary ethical thought. By examining the role of emotions in the development of moral character within the Gaudiya Vaisnava framework, he not only enriches our understanding of this spiritual tradition but also contributes significantly to the broader field of religious ethics. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of religion, ethics, and the transformative power of love. It challenges readers to rethink the foundations of ethical living through the lens of bhakti, offering a path towards a love-based ethic.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroductionPart I: Gaudiya Vaisnava EthicsChapter 1: The Problem: Fact, Value, and Burden of ProofChapter 2: Gaudiya Vaisnava Virtue EthicsChapter 3: Theological Voluntarism in Gaudiya Vaisnava Theo-ethicsChapter 4: Moral Affect and Ecofeminist Care EthicsPart II: Affective Ethical Realism and The Spiritual Telos Chapter 5: Bhakti as Affective RealismChapter 6: Emanation, Bifurcated Cosmology, and Affective RealismChapter 7: Divine Affect and the Relational Dynamics of GraceChapter 8: Profile of Affective Conditions and Their DevelopmentConclusionBibliographyAbout the Author