Paradox of Being - Truth, Identity, and Images in Daoism

Through research into Daoist ritual in history and as it survives today, Andersen shows that the concept of truth in Chinese Daoist philosophy and ritual posits being as a paradox anchored in the inexistent Way, and consists in seeking to be an exception to ordinary norms and rules of behavior which nonetheless engages what is common to us all.

Riassunto

Through research into Daoist ritual in history and as it survives today, Andersen shows that the concept of truth in Chinese Daoist philosophy and ritual posits being as a paradox anchored in the inexistent Way, and consists in seeking to be an exception to ordinary norms and rules of behavior which nonetheless engages what is common to us all.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Poul Andersen
• Editore: Harvard University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2019
• EAN: 9780674241107
• ISBN: 978-0-674-24110-7
• Pagine: 400
• Serie: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series; Harvard-Yenching Institute Mon
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Altre religioni mondiali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia > Altro