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- catalog abstract "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.".
- catalog alternative "Nanhua jing. Selections. English".
- catalog contributor b10754396.
- catalog contributor b10754397.
- catalog created "c1996.".
- catalog date "1996".
- catalog date "c1996.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1996.".
- catalog description "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.".
- catalog extent "ix, 159 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "0231086067".
- catalog identifier "0231105959 (pbk.)".
- catalog identifier "9780231086066".
- catalog identifier "9780231105958 (pbk.)".
- catalog isPartOf "Translations from the Asian classics".
- catalog issued "1996".
- catalog issued "c1996.".
- catalog language "eng chi".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Columbia University Press,".
- catalog spatial "Chine".
- catalog subject "299/.51482 20".
- catalog subject "BL1900.C5 E5 1996".
- catalog subject "Morale Chine".
- catalog subject "Philosophie chinoise".
- catalog subject "Taoism.".
- catalog title "Basic writings / Chuang Tzu ; translated by Burton Watson.".
- catalog title "Nanhua jing. Selections. English".
- catalog type "text".