Understanding Taoism
Published on 4. July 2003
Book
Other book format
112 pages
978-1-904292-57-9 (ISBN)
Description
A vivid portrait of a profound tradition - from the Tao Te Ching to the ethics of "going with the flow" This concise, illustrated introduction is an accessible introduction to the nine key themes of Taoism - including the life of its founding sage Laozi and his teachings, the influential sacred writings of the Tao Te Jing and Zhuangzi, the concept of wu wei (non interference), the cultivation of simplicity and detachment, the attainment of harmony and the quest for immortality. Jennifer Oldstone-Moore provides a unique distillation of this highly distinctive tradition, from its origins in ancient China to its place in society today, this book includes special documentary sections presenting summaries of key texts.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Watkins Media Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
20 colour photographs, illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
356 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-904292-57-9 (9781904292579)
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Person
Jennifer Oldstone-Moore is Assistant Professor at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, where she is a member of the departments of Religion and East Asian Studies. She has contributed to a number of publications including China: The Land of the Heavenly Dragon, World Religions: The Illustrated Guide and scholarly journals. She has written and lectured on various aspects of Confucianism, especially its legacy in the modern world. Her previous publications include Understanding Confucianism (also published by DBP).