Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer by Zhuangzi
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About this eBook
| Author | Zhuangzi |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Moore, Aubrey L. (Aubrey Lackington), 1848-1890 |
| Translator | Giles, Herbert Allen, 1845-1935 |
| LoC No. | 29023456 |
| Uniform Title | Nanhua jing. English |
| Title | Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer" by Zhuangzi is a philosophical text written in the 3rd to 4th centuries BC. This work presents a series of allegorical narratives and dialogues that explore fundamental concepts of Taoism and critique Confucianism's materialistic approach. The text focuses on the idea of transcending conventional wisdom and societal norms in pursuit of a deeper understanding of life and existence. The opening of the book introduces the main themes of Zhuangzi's philosophy, emphasizing the relativity of knowledge and perspectives. It presents a rich tapestry of metaphors, including the colossal leviathan fish and the soaring rukh bird, to illustrate the limitation of human understanding and the vastness of the universe. Through the conversations among various characters, Zhuangzi critiques the narrow views of those who cannot grasp the broader truths that merge reality and perception, ultimately leading readers toward a profound, liberating approach to existence where freedom lies in embracing the inherent mysteries of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Ethics -- China |
| Subject | Philosophy, Chinese |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59709 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 488 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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