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The idea of ‘no-self’: A comparative study of Buddhism and Sartrean existentialism

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A comparative study of 'no-self' - a concept found in both Buddhism and Sartrean existentialism, and how the two concepts differ.

The Buddhist idea of ‘no-self’ Buddhism, originating over two millennia ago in India, delves into the concept of “no-self” (anatman) with the purpose of liberating individuals from worldly suffering. Buddhists maintain that there exists no enduring self, advocating instead for the self’s impermanence as a consequence of the intricate interdependence between all phenomena, known as dhárma, which arise from the […]

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