A Walk In The Night With Zhuangzi
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A Walk In The Night With Zhuangzi
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Author : Kuan-yun Huang
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2023-03-01
A Walk In The Night With Zhuangzi written by Kuan-yun Huang and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-01 with Philosophy categories.
A complete translation and analysis of "All Things Flow into Form" (Fan wu liu xing), a recently discovered manuscript from the Warring States period (481–221 BCE). At the heart of "All Things Flow into Form" (Fan wu liu xing), an ancient Chinese manuscript recently salvaged from the black market, is a concern with the process of self-cultivation, particularly the advancement through the incremental stages and the outcome that awaits one in the end: enlightenment, transparency, and self-possession. Critical to this discussion is a conception of a mind within a mind, the unity of which is obtained through the isolation of an innermost core free from extraneous distractions. Such a state is presented as an ideal for kingship, and the text, despite its possibly very ancient roots, is focused on the ruler's ethical training rather than his political maneuvers, his obligation to Heaven and the spirits rather than his dominance over his subjects. Probing deep into this text, we may observe heretofore unappreciated aspects of many of the transmitted literary sources, and in turn, come to more definite conclusions about the manuscript itself. To the extent that this analysis is successful, it illustrates an approach that can be tested against future efforts to read ancient Chinese texts in the light of newly unearthed documents.
Dialogues In The Dark
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Author : Nicholas Morrow Williams
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2025-07-15
Dialogues In The Dark written by Nicholas Morrow Williams and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-15 with Literary Criticism categories.
Dialogues in the Dark traces how Chinese readers and scholars since the Han dynasty have variously interpreted the ancient poem “Heavenly Questions” (Tianwen), an enigmatic work attributed to Qu Yuan (fl. ca. 300 BCE). Nicholas Morrow Williams analyzes how the poem’s meaning evolved in different time periods and provides three new translations.
The Lost Texts Of Confucius Grandson Guodian Zisi And Beyond
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Author : Kuan-yun Huang
language : en
Publisher: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
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The Lost Texts Of Confucius Grandson Guodian Zisi And Beyond written by Kuan-yun Huang and has been published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Philosophy categories.
The Guodian manuscripts are a cache of literary and philosophical texts from the fourth century BCE, discovered in a Warring States–period tomb in China’s Hubei Province. Through detailed decipherment and textual analysis, Kuan-yun Huang investigates the historical and philosophical contexts of these texts and convincingly proposes their association with Zisi, the grandson of Confucius. Huang not only offers an in-depth portrait of this famous scion from excavated texts and transmitted literary records, but also reveals the connection of the Guodian texts with early intellectual tradition in China, including the teachings of Xunzi, Mencius, Confucius, and the legendary Laozi, as well as the effort of rewriting that transformed Zisi’s original teachings into a conformist line of thinking, which defined and constituted the Confucian tradition of a later time. ------------- In Kuan-yun Huang’s The Lost Texts of Confucius’ Grandson, the shadowy figure of Zisi comes to life as an antinomian thinker whose works fill the lacuna between Confucius and Mencius. What is most compelling about this book is its insistence that in scholarship we must respect the interpretive context. The new putative Zisi materials have to be read in such a way that they are correlated with and situated clearly within what Huang calls “the literary record.” Huang’s synoptic understanding of the literature allows for much “abduction” in his presentation, a kind of academic sleuthing in his best efforts to connect the dots. While an exciting read for those scholars who know the texts and specialize in ancient philosophical literature, at the same time, the story it tells will be of interest to all scholars who work in the field of Chinese studies. —Roger T. Ames Humanities Chair Professor, Peking University Huang carefully explicates what the newly discovered manuscripts teach us about fate, moral cultivation, familial love and obligation, and service in government, as well as other concepts that were originally meant to provide social order in the Warring States kingdoms during the time of Zisi and the generations of thinkers subsequent to him. Through close textual analysis and with each explanation of these ideas, Huang shows that we must shake ourselves loose from earlier assumptions about their significance and embrace what the recently recovered sources tell us. —Jeffrey Riegel Professor Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley The Guodian corpus has transformed our understanding of early Chinese thought. Huang does a masterful job of situating these texts in their historical and philosophical context, relying on the most current scholarly literature as well as insights gained from more recent discoveries, all in a very accessible style. Highly recommended. —Edward Slingerland Professor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia
Contemporary Interpretations And Readings Of The Yijing
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Author : Geir Sigurðsson
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-04-29
Contemporary Interpretations And Readings Of The Yijing written by Geir Sigurðsson and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-29 with Philosophy categories.
This book questions whether the ancient, iconic Chinese book of divination, The Classic of Changes (Yijing) might help us navigate the precarious, complex, and seemingly unpredictable intricacies of present contemporary times. The essays contained in this book respond affirmatively to this question in seeking to show how The Classic of Changes can help us think through the particularly human challenge of establishing meaning and making choices between alternatives. The author’s book explores and discusses novel and often surprising ways for contemporary readers to interpret and apply this ancient Chinese classic, touching upon fields such as narration, technology, ecology, psychology, aesthetics, ontology, cognition, semiotics, and gender issues. This book is of appeal to both students and informed readers with an interest in the mysteries of The Classic of Changes, and to researchers in areas of Chinese philosophy, Chinese history, religious studies, and East Asian approaches to health and well-being.
Ethics In The Zhuangzi
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Author : Xiangnong Hu
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-10-16
Ethics In The Zhuangzi written by Xiangnong Hu and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-16 with Philosophy categories.
This book delves into a broad range of hitherto unresolved issues related to Zhuangzi’s ethics, which include, but are not limited to, the fundamental question of whether Zhuangzi should be regarded as a moralist in the ordinary sense and what Zhuangzi’s views on topics such as equality, moral relativism, good life, intersubjective relations, and social harmony really are. The twelve contributors to this book deliberate on these issues in six debates centering on recent influential publications in the field. In each debate, the relevant publications will be first challenged by their critic and then defended by their author, through which different and competing interpretations of Zhuangzi’s ethical themes will directly confront each other. These author-meets-critic debates will not only reflect what is currently at stake in discussing Zhuangzi’s ethics but also engage and enrich the state of the field today. This volume serves as a good companion to scholars, as well as graduate-level students, who are interested in gaining philosophical and ethical insights from Zhuangzi and Chinese philosophy in general.
The Complete Works Of Zhuangzi
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2013-12-03
The Complete Works Of Zhuangzi written by and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-03 with Religion categories.
Only by inhabiting Dao (the Way of Nature) and dwelling in its unity can humankind achieve true happiness and freedom, in both life and death. This is Daoist philosophy's central tenet, espoused by the person—or group of people—known as Zhuangzi (369?-286? B.C.E.) in a text by the same name. To be free, individuals must discard rigid distinctions between good and bad, right and wrong, and follow a course of action not motivated by gain or striving. When one ceases to judge events as good or bad, man-made suffering disappears and natural suffering is embraced as part of life. Zhuangzi elucidates this mystical philosophy through humor, parable, and anecdote, deploying non sequitur and even nonsense to illuminate a truth beyond the boundaries of ordinary logic. Boldly imaginative and inventively worded, the Zhuangzi floats free of its historical period and society, addressing the spiritual nourishment of all people across time. One of the most justly celebrated texts of the Chinese tradition, the Zhuangzi is read by thousands of English-language scholars each year, yet only in the Wade-Giles romanization. Burton Watson's pinyin romanization brings the text in line with how Chinese scholars, and an increasing number of other scholars, read it.
Law And Morality In Ancient China
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Author : R. P. Peerenboom
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 1993-02-11
Law And Morality In Ancient China written by R. P. Peerenboom and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-02-11 with History categories.
Huang-Lao thought, a unique and sophisticated political philosophy which combines elements of Daoism and Legalism, dominated the intellectual life of late Warring States and Early Han China, providing the ideological foundation for post-Qin reforms. In the absence of extant texts, however, scholars of classical Chinese philosophy remained in the dark about this important school for over 2000 years. Finally, in 1973, archaeologists unearthed four ancient silk scrolls: the Silk Manuscripts of Huang-Lao. This work is the first detailed, book-length treatment in English of these lost treasures.
Dao Companion To The Philosophy Of The Zhuangzi
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Author : Kim-chong Chong
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-09-21
Dao Companion To The Philosophy Of The Zhuangzi written by Kim-chong Chong and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-21 with Philosophy categories.
This comprehensive collection brings out the rich and deep philosophical resources of the Zhuangzi. It covers textual, linguistic, hermeneutical, ethical, social/political and philosophical issues, with the latter including epistemological, metaphysical, phenomenological and cross-cultural (Chinese and Western) aspects. The volume starts out with the textual history of the Zhuangzi, and then examines how language is used in the text. It explores this unique characteristic of the Zhuangzi, in terms of its metaphorical forms, its use of humour in deriding and parodying the Confucians, and paradoxically making Confucius the spokesman for Zhuangzi’s own point of view. The volume discusses questions such as: Why does Zhuangzi use language in this way, and how does it work? Why does he not use straightforward propositional language? Why is language said to be inadequate to capture the “dao” and what is the nature of this dao? The volume puts Zhuangzi in the philosophical context of his times, and discusses how he relates to other philosophers such as Laozi, Xunzi, and the Logicians.
Chuang Tzu Mystic Moralist And Social Reformer
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Author : Zhuangzi
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-19
Chuang Tzu Mystic Moralist And Social Reformer written by Zhuangzi and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-19 with Philosophy categories.
In "Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer," Zhuangzi weaves a profound tapestry of philosophical thought through rich, allegorical narratives and paradoxical anecdotes. His text deftly balances humor and profundity, challenging the rigid structures of Confucian and Legalist traditions of its time. As a cornerstone of Daoist philosophy, this work invites readers to transcend societal norms and embrace the fluidity of existence, encouraging an appreciation for spontaneity and harmony with nature. The literary style is marked by a lyrical yet ambiguous use of language, which underscores the complexities of human experience and thought. Zhuangzi, a pivotal figure in ancient Chinese philosophy, is believed to have lived during the Warring States period. His experiences as a free-spirited thinker and his critiques of social norms and institutional constraints provide a backdrop for his writing. His life in a tumultuous era, where traditional values were often in conflict with emerging philosophies, shaped his desire to promote a holistic, experiential way of understanding the world, focusing on personal freedom, intuition, and the interconnectedness of all beings. This book is essential for those seeking to grasp the nuances of Daoist philosophy and its implications for moral reasoning and social critique. Zhuangzi's insights are timeless, offering transformative reflections for modern readers grappling with the complexities of existence and their roles within society. A must-read for scholars, students, and anyone earnest about understanding the philosophical foundations of Chinese thought.
Chuang Tz
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Author : Zhuangzi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1889
Chuang Tz written by Zhuangzi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with Ethics categories.