The Way of the World
Readings in Chinese Philosophy
$42.40
- Paperback
126 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2009
Summary
Readings in Chinese PhilosophyHowever varied in its attitudes and ideas, Chinese philosophy has typically centered on the concrete problems of human life, from the personal to the political, and is first and foremost a path to be followed. The Way of the World is a wonderfully readable collection of writings that demonstrate the range of Taoist approaches to the practical dynamics involved in the relationship between the individual and society. The writings-some in prose and some in verse-foc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781590307380 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1590307380 |
| Author: | Thomas Cleary |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 126 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2009 |
| Weight: | 181g |
| Dimensions: | 227mm x 152mm x 8mm |
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About The Author
Thomas Cleary
Thomas Cleary holds a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University. He is the translator of over fifty volumes of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Islamic texts from Sanskrit, Chinese, Pali, and Arabic.
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