Background
Shaw, Marvin Cabrera was born on March 27, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Robert Campbell and Moena (Cabrera) Shaw.
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The Paradox of Intention: Reaching the Goal by Giving Up the Attempt to Reach It (AAR Studies in Religion)
(This book examines the paradox of intention, the simple i...)
This book examines the paradox of intention, the simple idea that we may reach a goal by giving up the attempt to reach it or, conversely, that we may be prevented from reaching a goal by our intentional efforts to achieve it. The nature of this paradox is explored through an examination of texts from ancient and existential philosophy, psychotherapy, and the sacred texts of Buddhism, Christianity, and Taoism. Shaw then subjects the paradox to systematic study by pursuing a series of questions arising from it. A clearly written and accessible study, The Paradox of Intention adds an intriguing chapter to both comparative ethics and the cross-cultural study of the philosophy of religion.
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Marvin Cabrera Shaw
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Bachelor, Occidental College, 1959; Master of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1968.
Career
Professor religious studies, Montana State University, Bozeman, since 1968.
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The Paradox of Intention: Reaching the Goal by Giving Up the Attempt to Reach It (AAR Studies in Religion)
(This book examines the paradox of intention, the simple i...)
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The Paradox of Intention: Reaching the Goal by Giving Up the Attempt to Reach It (AAR Studies in Religion)
Membership
State chairman Montana Committee for Humanities, 1985. Associate Danforth Foundation, 1978. Member American Academy Religion, Collegium (president since 1986), Phi Kappa Phi.
Connections
Married Jeanne Paul, August 15, 1959. Children: Colin, Megan.
