Caring Economics : Conversations on Altruism and Compassion, Between Scientists, Economists, and the Dalai Lama

A COLLECTION OF INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SCIENTISTS AND ECONOMISTS IN DIALOGUE WITH HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR A MORE ALTRUISTIC ECONOMY Can the hyperambitious, bottom-line-driven practices of the global economy incorporate compassion into the pursuit of wealth? Or is economics driven solely by materialism and self-interest? In __Caring Economics__, experts consider these questions alongside the Dalai Lama in a wide-ranging, scientific-based discussion on economics and altruism. Begun in 1987, the Mind and Life Institute arose out of a series of conferences held with the Dalai Lama and a range of scientists that sought to form a connection between the empiricism of contemporary scientific inquiry and the contemplative, compassion-based practices of Buddhism. __Caring Economics__ is based on a conference held by the Mind and Life Institute in Zurich in which experts from all over the world gathered to discuss the possibility of having a global economy focused on compassion and altruism. Each chapter consists of a presentation by an expert in the field, followed by a discussion with the Dalai Lama in which he offers his response and his own unique insights on the subject. In this provocative and inspiring book, learn how wealth doesn't need to be selfish, how in fact, empathy and compassion may be the path to a healthier world economy. Can The Hyperambitious, Bottom-line-driven Practices Of The Global Economy Incorporate Compassion Into The Pursuit Of Wealth? Or Is Economics Driven Solely By Materialism And Self-interest? In Caring Economics, Experts Consider These Questions Alongside The Dalai Lama In A Wide-ranging, Scientific-based Discussion On Economics And Altruism. Foreword / His Holiness The Dalai Lama -- Introduction: Toward A Caring Economics / Tania Singer, Matthieu Ricard, And Diego Hangartner -- The Egoism-altruism Debate : A Psychological Perspective / Daniel Batson -- Empathy And The Interoceptive Cortex / Tania Singer -- The Neural Bases Of Compassion / Richard Davidson - A Buddhist Perspective On Altruism / Matthieu Ricard -- Biological Imperatives For Survival : Altruism Reconsidered / Joan Silk -- The Social Dilemma Experiment / Ernst Fehr -- First Thoughts Toward A Buddhist Economics / John Dunne -- The Economics Of Happiness / Richard Layard -- Why People Give To Charity / William Harbaugh -- Altruistic Punishment And The Creation Of Public Goods / Ernst Fehr -- Profit With A Purpose / Antoinette Hunziker-ebneter -- What Can Microfinance Do? / Arthur Vayloyan -- The Barefoot College / Sanjit Bunker Roy -- Compassionate Leadership / William George -- Conclusion: Compassion Is Not A Luxury / Moderator, Joan Halifax. Edited By Tania Singer And Matthieu Ricard ; With A Foreword By His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 209-213).

A COLLECTION OF INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SCIENTISTS AND ECONOMISTS IN DIALOGUE WITH HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR A MORE ALTRUISTIC ECONOMY

Can the hyperambitious, bottom-line-driven practices of the global economy incorporate compassion into the pursuit of wealth? Or is economics driven solely by materialism and self-interest? In Caring Economics, experts consider these questions alongside the Dalai Lama in a wide-ranging, scientific-based discussion on economics and altruism.
Begun in 1987, the Mind and Life Institute arose out of a series of conferences held with the Dalai Lama and a range of scientists that sought to form a connection between the empiricism of contemporary scientific inquiry and the contemplative, compassion-based practices of Buddhism. Caring Economics is based on a conference held by the Mind and Life Institute in Zurich in which experts from all over the world gathered to discuss the possibility of having a global economy focused on compassion and altruism. Each chapter consists of a presentation by an expert in the field, followed by a discussion with the Dalai Lama in which he offers his response and his own unique insights on the subject.
In this provocative and inspiring book, learn how wealth doesn't need to be selfish, how in fact, empathy and compassion may be the path to a healthier world economy.

Can the hyperambitious, bottom-line-driven practices of the global economy incorporate compassion into the pursuit of wealth? Or is economics driven solely by materialism and self-interest? In [this book], experts consider these questions alongside the Dalai Lama in a wide-ranging, scientific-based discussion on economics and altruism"--Dust jacket flap