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Record Nr.

UNINA9910255336703321

Autore

Tzu Chuang

Titolo

Chuang-Tzu : A New Selected Translation with an Exposition of the Philosophy of Kuo Hsiang / / by Chuang Tzu, Yu-lan Fung

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-662-48075-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (93 p.)

Collana

China Academic Library, , 2195-1861

Disciplina

181.11

Soggetti

Philosophy, Modern

Culture - Study and teaching

Philosophical Traditions

Cultural Studies

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

The Happy Excursion -- On the Equality of Things -- The Fundamentals for the Cultivation of Life -- The Human World -- The Evidence of Virtue Complete -- The Great Teacher -- The Philosopher-King.

Sommario/riassunto

This book reprints an ancient Chinese work from the late Warring States period (3rd century BC) that contains stories and anecdotes exemplifying the carefree nature of the ideal Taoist sage. Chuang Tzu’s philosophy represents the main current of Taoist teachings, and his text is widely regarded as both deeply insightful and a great achievement in the Chinese poetical essay form. The version presented was translated by Feng Yu-lan, the famous Chinese philosopher, who puts more emphasis on Chuang Tzu’s philosophy than do previous attempts. William James once said that every great philosopher has a personal vision. When one has grasped that vision, the whole system can be easily understood. And Crocé once said that the greater a philosophical system is, the simpler the central idea. Although the present translation is limited to the first seven chapters of Chuang Tzu’s writings, it accurately conveys his main vision and ideas.