Iris Murdoch S Thoughts On Marxism And Buddhism

"Buddha and Marx" by Bhimrao Ambedkar is a thought-provoking book that delves into the fundamental principles of Buddhism and Marxism, and explores the similarities and differences between these two philosophies. Ambedkar, a scholar and social reformer, presents a comprehensive analysis of the teachings of Buddha and Marx, highlighting their relevance to contemporary society. Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of Buddhism and Marxism, Ambedkar examines the core concepts of both these ideologies, including the concept of suffering, the role of the individual in society, and the nature of social and economic structures. He provides insightful commentary on how these ideas can be applied to address the social, economic, and political challenges of the modern world. Written in a lucid and engaging style, "Buddha and Marx" is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersections between philosophy, politics, and social justice. Ambedkar's insightful analysis challenges readers to think critically about the nature of society and the role of individuals in effecting change. This book is an important contribution to the ongoing conversations about the intersectionality of philosophy and social justice.

This largely chronological study of Iris Murdoch's literary life begins with her fledgling publications at Badminton School and Oxford, and her Irish heritage. It moves through the novels of the next four decades and concludes with an account of the biographical, critical and media attention given to her life and work since her death in 1999.

Iris Murdoch produced twenty-six novels in forty years. The last of these, Jackson's Dilemma, was published in 1995, four years before her death. Murdoch's interest in moral problems inclined her towards what could be seen as an unusual view of human character and human life, leading her to create bizarre situations and offer unsettling solutions which frequently challenge and intrigue the reader. This essential introduction to one of Britain's best-known writers guides the reader through the full range of Murdoch's fictional output, tracing basic patterns which run throughout Murdoch's work and showing how the novels help to elucidate one another. The revised, updated and expanded new edition takes into account certain details which have emerged following Murdoch's death in 1999, incorporates the latest scholarship and offers fuller treatment of a number of novels. The second edition also gives more weight to the development of the moral discourse which is predominant in Murdoch's work. From the mid-sixties onwards, Murdoch was intensely concerned with the problems of Good and Evil in a godless world. In the later novels, particularly those of the eighties and nineties, she posited the possibility of mystic personalities who influence others from a position beyond the normal parameters of our world. Hilda D. Spear examines these mystic, and mysterious, fictions in the later chapters of her study, and argues that Jackson's Dilemma should be viewed as Murdoch's 'unfinished novel'.

The decline of religion and ever increasing influence of science pose acute ethical issues for us all. Can we reject the literal truth of the Gospels yet still retain a Christian morality? Can we defend any 'moral values' against the constant encroachments of technology? Indeed, are we in danger of losing most of the qualities which make us truly human? Here, drawing on a novelists insight into art, literature and psychology, Iris Murdoch conducts an ongoing debate with major writers, thinkers and theologians - from Augustine to Wittgenstein, Shakespeare to Sartre, Plato to Derrida - to provide fresh and compelling answers to these crucial questions.