Chuang Tzu - Chuang-Tzu: A New Selected Translation with an Exposition of the - Hardcover Book

Name: Chuang Tzu - Chuang-Tzu: A New Selected Translation with an Exposition of the - Hardcover Book
Brand: Chuang Tzu

Chuang Tzu

Chuang-TzuA New Selected Translation with an Exposition of the Philosophy of Kuo Hsiang\nAuthor(s): Chuang Tzu, Yu-lan Fung\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Germany\nImprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K\nISBN-13: 9783662480748, 978-3662480748\nSynopsis\nThis 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 Tzus 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 Tzus 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 s.