Buddhist Critical-Constructive Reflection Unit
The Buddhist Critical-Constructive Reflection Unit explores how Buddhist thought and practice can address contemporary issues and, more broadly, how Buddhist modes of understanding can inform or be informed by academic study (in Religious Studies, Philosophy, Ethics, Theology, Sociology, Economics, etc.). With this dialogical approach in mind, we seek to support conversations that bring diverse perspectives to bear on the work of critical and constructive reflection.
This year, we welcome paper and panel proposals on any topic pertaining to the unit’s areas of focus. For the Online June Sessions, we particularly invite proposals that might contribute to themes that our members have suggested, as indicated below. Those interested in contributing to a proposal on that theme are encouraged to contact the organizer directly regarding a possible panel proposal.
Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law (Contact: Christina Kilby, kilbyca@jmu.edu)
Buddhist Studies and Disability Studies in Dialogue: Affect, Animacies, Embodiment, Exemplars (Contact: Melissa Anne-Marie Curley, curley.32@osu.edu)
The Buddhist Critical-Constructive Reflection Unit explores how Buddhist thought and practice can address contemporary issues and how Buddhist modes of understanding can inform or be informed by academic studies (in Religious Studies, Philosophy, Ethics, Theology, Sociology, Economics, etc.).