The “Karmic historiography” essay forum represents a convergence of two vital currents in contemporary humanities scholarship: first, an interest in enabling an intellectual space that has been dominated by Western texts and traditions to be engaged and inhabited by other sources and traditions; second, a desire to demonstrate that the humanities can make important contributions to understanding s...
In this essay forum, the authors argue for the utility of Buddhist concepts in understanding contemporary issues and historical analysis. By framing the conversation with key Buddhist concepts, they seek to extend the work in comparative religious ethics and engage sources from diverse times and places on equal terms. The contributions demonstrate the value of these concepts for understanding pressing contemporary questions, such as the emergence of generative AI and specific political issues.
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