Compassion, ethics, and neuroscience: neuroethics through Buddhist eyes.
Science and engineering ethics September 1, 2012 Karma Lekshe Tsomo 14 citations
Advances in neuroscience that reveal a neural basis for moral evaluation raise questions about the relevance of religion, traditionally a source of ethical values. The text explores how religious perspectives, particularly Buddhist views on consciousness, karma, intentionality, and compassion, can enrich dialogue on neuroethics, while neuroscience may also inform religious understanding. It highlights broader tensions between science and religion and ethical concerns about neurological research.