Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing)
The Way to Goodness and Power
$63.31
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
14 August 2024
Summary
No understanding of Chinese civilization is possible without a grasp of Taoism, the philosophy that has shaped not just Chinese spirituality but also art, science and politics. And it was in the Tao Te Ching, written around 300BC, that the fundamental beliefs of Taoism were first gathered. This short, wise but very humble book went on to influence on philosophy, religion and politics.
In a compellingly simple rhetorical style the book addresses how to live a simple, peaceful …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838864804 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1838864806 |
| Author: | Lao Tzu, James Trapp |
| Publisher: | Amber Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Amber Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 14 August 2024 |
| Weight: | 810g |
| Dimensions: | 265mm x 196mm x 20mm |
| Series: | Chinese Bound |
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About The Author
Lao Tzu
James Trapp is the author of Chinese Characters, Chinese Proverbs and also has translated a new edition of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. A Chinese language graduate of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, he teaches and translates Mandarin and is a former Education Officer at the British Museum.
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