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Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings Paperback - 1996
by Burton Watson (Translator)
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- Title Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings
- Author Burton Watson (Translator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Acceptable
- Pages 160
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Columbia University Press, New York
- Publication date 4/15/1996 12:00:01 A
- Features Index
- Bookseller's Inventory # mon0000438328
- ISBN 9780231105958 / 0231105959
- Weight 0.46 lbs (0.21 kg)
- Dimensions 7.95 x 5.15 x 0.49 in (20.19 x 13.08 x 1.24 cm)
- Size 0.4724 in x 8.0315 in x 5.1969 i
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Themes
- Ethnic Orientation: Asian - General
- Category Philosophy
- Library of Congress subjects Taoism
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 96143882
- Dewey Decimal Code 299.514
- Quantity available 1
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The basic writings of Chuang Tzu have been savored by Chinese readers for more than two thousand years. And Burton Watson's lucid and beautiful translation has been loved by generations of readers. Chuang Tzu (369?-286? B.C.) was a leading philosopher representing the Taoist strain in Chinese thought. Using parable and anecdote, allegory and paradox, he set forth, in the book that bears his name, the early ideas of what was to become the Taoist school. Central to these is the belief that only by understanding Tao (the Way of Nature) and dwelling in its unity can man achieve true happiness and freedom, in both life and death. Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings includes the seven "inner chapters", which form the heart of the book, three of the "outer chapters", and one of the "miscellaneous chapters". Watson also provides an introduction, which places the philosopher in relation to Chinese history and thought. Witty and imaginative, enriched by brilliant imagery, and making sportive use of both mythological and historical personages (including even Confucius), this timeless classic is sure to appeal to anyone interested in Chinese religion and culture.
