Buddhist Meta-Ethics and Moral Psychology

The project aims to investigate the meta-ethical and moral psychological foundations of Buddhist ethical thought. It will critically analyse the theoretical differences between Buddhist philosophical traditions as they bear on ethics, and reveal a plurality of theoretical grounds on which Western thinkers can embrace Buddhist insights. The project is expected to advance intellectual engagement between Buddhist and Western ethicists, to contribute to current research at the intersection of Buddhism and science, and to demonstrate the importance of a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to global philosophy.