Egoism, altruism and intentionalism in Buddhist ethics

@article{Perrett1987EgoismAA,
  title={Egoism, altruism and intentionalism in Buddhist ethics},
  author={Roy W. Perrett},
  journal={Journal of Indian Philosophy},
  year={1987},
  volume={15},
  pages={71-85}
}
  • R. Perrett
  • Published 1 March 1987
  • Philosophy
  • Journal of Indian Philosophy
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