Chiefly rev. papers from a symposium held May 3-7, 1997 in Maryknoll, N.Y.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Introduction: Toward a Civilization Worthy of the Human Person / Patricia M. Mishce -- Some General Perspectives. The Religious Foundations of Humane Global Governance / Richard Falk. The Multireligious Engagement of Civil Society: The Need for Bilingualism / William Vendley. Religion and ... / Robert Traer -- Eastern Traditions. Hinduism and Global Society / K.R. Sundararajan. Gandhian Values, a Global Ethic, and Global Governance / M. Aram. Toward a Culture of Nonviolence: The Jain Way of Life / P.N. (Bawa) Jain. Religion and World Order from a Buddhist Perspective / Sulak Sivaraksa. Buddhism and Global Governance / Pataraporn Sirikanchana. Confucianism and a New World Order / Julia Ching.