|
|
Sold Out
Book Categories |
The Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi (also known as Chuang Tzu), along with Confucius, Lao Tzu, and the Buddha, ranks among the most influential thinkers in the development of East Asian thought. His literary style is humorous and entertaining, yet the philosophical content is extraordinarily subtle and profound. This book introduces key topics in early Daoist philosophy. Drawing on several issues and methods in Western philosophy, from analytical philosophy to semiotics and hermeneutics, the author throws new light on the ancient Zhuangzi text. Engaging Daoism and contemporary Western philosophical logic, and drawing on new developments in our understanding of early Chinese culture, Coutinho challenges the interpretation of Zhuangzi as either a skeptic or a relativist, and instead seeks to explore his philosophy as emphasizing the ineradicable vagueness of language, thought and reality. This new interpretation of the Zhuangzi offers an important development in the understanding of Daoist philosophy, describing a world in flux in which things themselves are vague and inconsistent, and tries to show us a Way (a Dao) to negotiate through the shadows of a "chaotic" world.
| Price | Condition | Delivery | Seller | Action |
| $110.00 | Digital |
| WonderClub |
Alan Deacon
reviewed Zhuangzi and early Chinese philosophy: vagueness, transformation, and paradox on September 19, 2017
Zhuangzi and early Chinese philosophy
This book is my East Asian Philosophy 101 course. A broad yet definitive guide to Chinese culture.
I loved her grandfather's comment about how Chinese wear Confucian thinking caps, Taoist robes, and Buddhist sandals (skeptical of religions.) Her grandfather knows me better than I know myself lol And I instinctively follow all these Chinese ideologies without ever having studied any of those immense texts like I Ching, Tao Te Ching, or the Analects of Confucius although I remember bugging my mom about it when I was young. She didn't care for these things so she wasn't much help.
I love the idea that Buddhism is not a religion in the Western sense of the word, but rather a way to an awakened state. And I'm fascinated by the I Ching, despite its occult/black magic background. I'm buying the Willhelm translation.
I also absolutely love and wish I had as grounded and strong minded an aunt as hers. She rescued Adeline over and over and set her on the right path to happiness. I will be referencing that letter about having differences with your parents and letting yourself grow as an individual.
this has been my all-time favorite book. it's also very closely connected to who I am and where I come from.
Login|Complaints|Blog|Games|Digital Media|Souls|Obituary|Contact Us|FAQ
CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? CLICK HERE!!! X
You must be logged in to add to WishlistX
This item is in your Wish List
X
This item is in your Collection
Zhuangzi and early Chinese philosophy: vagueness, transformation, and paradox
X
This Item is in Your Inventory
Zhuangzi and early Chinese philosophy: vagueness, transformation, and paradox
X
You must be logged in to review the productsX
X
X
Add Zhuangzi and early Chinese philosophy: vagueness, transformation, and paradox, , Zhuangzi and early Chinese philosophy: vagueness, transformation, and paradox to the inventory that you are selling on WonderClubX
X
Add Zhuangzi and early Chinese philosophy: vagueness, transformation, and paradox, , Zhuangzi and early Chinese philosophy: vagueness, transformation, and paradox to your collection on WonderClub |
