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Zhuangzi
offers a look at the life of Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, his philosophy and literary style, and his selected fables and reflections. This book is part of the
Chinese Civilisation
series which seeks to inform, inspire and ignite curiosity about one of the world's oldest civilisations.
“Zhuangzi was born in a turbulent era, which was … also an era of contention among a hundred schools of thought. Different ideas clashed with each other, affecting everyone at that time, and Zhuangzi was no exception … Zhuangzi held fast to his ideal, kept his true nature, lived in peace and contentment, despised honour and wealth, and lived in a detached life … The natural humanistic spirit of Zhuangzi firstly embodies his love and treasure of life, with a strong personality. In the feudal society dominated by Confucianism, Zhuangzi’s natural humanistic spirit plays an important role in the cultivation of Chinese scholar’s independent personality.” - From the Preface
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Zhuangzi
offers a look at the life of Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, his philosophy and literary style, and his selected fables and reflections.
This book is part of the
Chinese Civilisation
series which seeks to inform, inspire and ignite curiosity about one of the world's oldest civilisations.
“Zhuangzi was born in a turbulent era, which was … also an era of contention among a hundred schools of thought.
Different ideas clashed with each other, affecting everyone at that time, and Zhuangzi was no exception … Zhuangzi held fast to his ideal, kept his true nature, lived in peace and contentment, despised honour and wealth, and lived in a detached life … The natural humanistic spirit of Zhuangzi firstly embodies his love and treasure of life, with a strong personality.
In the feudal society dominated by Confucianism, Zhuangzi’s natural humanistic spirit plays an important role in the cultivation of Chinese scholar’s independent personality.
” - From the Preface.
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