Hyo-Dong Lee

In the Light of Agape

Philosophy

“Why be moral? Faced with this foundational question in ethics, In the Light of Agape does not so much answer as deconstruct it, exposing the built-in assumption of an unencumbered and autonomous moral selfhood morality self that is guided by the Western ideal of objective, disengaged, and neutral—and hence sociopathic—rationality. Written with flair, insight, and heart, In the Light of Agape offers a powerful argument for the undeniable moral reality of agape, which it defines as our having always already been seized by the sympathetic and passionate concern for another.”

The Concept of Self in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity and Its Implication for Interfaith Relations

World Religions

“This path-finding book carries out an intricate trialogue among Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity on the concept of the self with aplomb and sagacity. In this thoroughly researched and skillfully constructed volume, Dr. Shin reveals the profound anthropological insights of the three great religions in their strengths and weaknesses relative to one another, and channels them into a more robust and holistic account of the human condition and ultimate fulfillment. This book should be read by all practitioners of interreligious engagement.”