Zhuangzi: Basic Writings

Informationen zum Autor 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 HistoryIntroductionFree and Easy WanderingDiscussion on Making All Things EqualThe Secret of Caring for LifeIn the World of MenThe Sign of Virtue CompleteThe Great and Venerable TeacherFit for Emperors and KingsAutumn FloodsSupreme HappinessMastering LifeExternal Things

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Zhuangzi. Translated by Burton Watson

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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.

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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.

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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