A Taoist Miscellary
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In English. 269 pages.
Introduction: Taoism, along with Confucianism and Buddhism, is regarded as one of the three intellectual pillars of traditional Chinese culture, and, as such, it has exerted a tremendous influence on the history of Chinese civilization and thought. Taoist works, mainly in the form of fables, explain the political idea of "governing by doing nothing" and the philosophical idea of "letting things take their own course." This selection of 111 stories give a broad introduction to the wisdom and isngihts of Taoism. They are suffused with pure and fresh conceptions and profound messages. The purpose of this book is to provide readers with food for thought from the unique tradition of ancient China's indigenous philosophy-cum-religion--Taoism.
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Introduction: Taoism, along with Confucianism and Buddhism, is regarded as one of the three intellectual pillars of traditional Chinese culture, and, as such, it has exerted a tremendous influence on the history of Chinese civilization and thought. Taoist works, mainly in the form of fables, explain the political idea of "governing by doing nothing" and the philosophical idea of "letting things take their own course." This selection of 111 stories give a broad introduction to the wisdom and isngihts of Taoism. They are suffused with pure and fresh conceptions and profound messages. The purpose of this book is to provide readers with food for thought from the unique tradition of ancient China's indigenous philosophy-cum-religion--Taoism.
back to:Home | Books | Classical Literature & Philosophy