Zhuangzi: Basic Writings - Basic Writings

Informationen zum Autor Zhuangzi. Translated by Burton Watson Klappentext Only by understanding Dao (the Way of Nature) and dwelling in its unity can humankind achieve true happiness and freedom, in both life and death. This is the central tenet of the philosophy espoused by Zhuangzi (369?-286? B.C.) in the book that bears his name. A leading philosopher of the Daoist strain, Zhuangzi used parable and anecdote, allegory and paradox, to set forth the early ideas of what was to become the Daoist school. Witty and imaginative, enriched by brilliant imagery, and making sportive use of both mythological and historical personages (including even Confucius), this is a timeless classic. Zusammenfassung A leading philosopher of the Daoist strain! Zhuangzi used parable and anecdote! allegory and paradox! to set forth the early ideas of what was to become the Daoist school. This is his classic work making sportive use of both mythological and historical personages. Inhaltsverzeichnis Outline of Early Chinese History Introduction Free and Easy Wandering Discussion on Making All Things Equal The Secret of Caring for Life In the World of Men The Sign of Virtue Complete The Great and Venerable Teacher Fit for Emperors and Kings Autumn Floods Supreme Happiness Mastering Life External Things

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• Authors: David Butler, Burton Watson, Burton Zhuangzi Watson, Zhuangzi
• Assisted by: Burton Watson (Translation)
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.04.2003
• EAN: 9780231129596
• ISBN: 978-0-231-12959-6
• No. of pages: 168
• Series: Translations from the Asian Classics; Translations from the Asian Classics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions; PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy