The Buddha's Teachings As Philosophy

"The philosopher Vasubandhu described the Buddha's teaching as an immaculate path of reasons. There are few who know every twist and turn of this path as well as Mark Siderits, and this book is the perfect guide for those starting out on their way."
—Sonam Kachru, University of Virginia
"This intriguing yet accessible text critically examines Buddhist perspectives on central issues in metaphysics, ethics, and soteriology. It is an excellent choice for classes on Buddhist philosophy, non-Western philosophy, philosophy of religion, and introductions to philosophy."
—Kris McDaniel, University of Notre Dame
"Fantastic! Mark Siderits' Buddha’s Teachings as Philosophy is a lively but rigorous introduction to Buddhism's philosophical foundations and provides a glimpse of later interpretations of the Buddha's teachings. Siderits explains Buddhist ideas in such an accessible way that virtually no attentive student could fail to understand."
–Geoffrey Bagwell, Spokane Community College
"In The Buddha's Teachings as Philosophy, Mark Siderits describes a set of important ideas in Buddhism, as taught by the Buddha himself. He sets out to introduce the reader to fundamental Buddhist concepts and to provide a systematic understanding of the concepts as philosophical arguments rather than theological ones. The author creates opportunities to use the Buddhist philosophies to provide possible answers and to introduce concepts that address, specifically, questions that might arise from the view of analytical philosophy. The book is intended to be an accessible text for philosophy novices who are encountering Buddhist ideas for the first time. Siderits, through his analytical approach, succeeds in delivering a clear and succinct introduction to fundamental Buddhist concepts."
—Teaching Philosophy