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The Complete Works of Zhuangzi

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Once, when Zhuangzi was fishing in the Pu River, the king of Chu sent two officials to go and announce to him: “I would like to trouble you with the administration of my realm.” Zhuangzi held on to the fishing pole and, without turning his head, ...

Zhuangzi: The Essential Writings with Selections from ...

Zhuangzi

This volume is a translation of over two-thirds of the classic Daoist text Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), including the complete Inner Chapters and extensive selections from the Outer and Miscellaneous Chapters, plus judicious selections from 2000 ...

Wandering at Ease in the Zhuangzi

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Chinese philosophy specialists examine the Zhuangzi, a third century B.C.E. Daoist classic, in this collection of interpretive essays.

Liberation as Affirmation: The Religiosity of Zhuangzi and ...

Ge Ling Shang

Uses the concept of religiosity to challenge traditional views of Nietzsche and Zhuangzi as nihilistic and anti-religious.

Hiding the World in the World: Uneven Discourses on the Zhuangzi

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Presents wide-ranging and up-to-date interpretations of the Zhuangzi, the Daoist classic and one of the most elusive works ever written.

Zhuangzi and Early Chinese Philosophy: Vagueness, ...

Steve Coutinho

This book introduces key topics in early Daoist philosophy. Drawing on several issues and methods in Western philosophy, from analytical philosophy to semiotics and hermeneutics, the author throws new light on the ancient Zhuangzi text.

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Zhuangzi

Teachings and Sayings of Chuang Tzu

Zhuangzi

This new edition contains a number of the most relevant and accessible selections from that great classic.

Zhuangzi: Basic Writings

Burton Watson

This is the central tenet of the philosophy that was to become Daoism, espoused by the person -- or group of people -- known as Zhuanzi (369?-286? B.C.), in the text of the same name.

Essays on Skepticism, Relativism, and Ethics in the ...

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With humor and relentless logic Zhuangzi attacks claims to knowledge about the world, especially evaluative knowledge of what is good and bad or right and wrong. This book is about the man and the text.

The Way of Chuang-Tzŭ

Zhuangzi

Free renderings of selections from the works of Chuang-tzŭ, taken from various translations.

Chuang-tzu: The Tao of Perfect Happiness : Selections ...

Zhuangzi

A fresh, modern translation of key selections from this timeless text opens up classic Taoist beliefs and practices with insightful commentary that highlights how you can live a more balanced, authentic and joyful life by following Taoist ...