The Texts of Taoism, Part II of II: Taoist Classics (Forgotten Books)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2008
- Softcover
- New
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United KingdomRevaluation Books
AbeBooks seller since January 6, 2003
Condition: New
£ 38.42
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
254 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.63 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.
Seller Inventory # 1605064076
- Title
- The Texts of Taoism, Part II of II: Taoist Classics (Forgotten Books)
- Author
- Chuang Tse
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1605064076
- ISBN 13
- 9781605064079
- Item weight
- 0.45 kilograms
"The Taoist book Zhuangzi was named after its purported author. Since 742 CE, when Emperor Xuanzong of Tang mandated honorific titles for Taoist texts, it has also been known as the Nan hua zhen jing, literally meaning "True Classic of Southern (Cultural) Florescence," alluding to the tradition that Zhuangzi came from South China. Another explanation is that the place that Zhuangzi was born was placed within the administrative unit Nan hua County during Tang dynasty.
The text is a composite of writings from various sources. The traditional view is that Zhuangzi himself wrote the first seven chapters (the "inner chapters") and his students and related thinkers were responsible for the other parts (the "outer" and "miscellaneous" chapters). Strong proof of direct authorship by Zhuangzi of any of the text is difficult. The recension by Guo Xiang (circa 300 CE) is the basis for practically all extant editions of the Zhuangzi.
The inner chapters have great grammatical and conceptual coherence and are believed to have been primarily written by one hand, even if not by Zhuangzi himself. Zhuangzi has been categorized as a "Taoist" by the Chinese tradition, but especially in the inner chapters, he stands out from the rest. He also writes comparatively little about Tao in the inner chapters of the work, even less than Mencius and other prominent Confucians, prompting scholar A. C. Graham to note, Zhuangzi never knew he was a Daoist." (Quote from wikipedia.org)
Table of Contents:
Publisher's Preface; Kih Lo, Or 'perfect Enjoyment '; TÂ ShÄng, Or 'the Full Understanding Of Life'; Shan MÛ, Or 'the Tree On The Mountain'; Thien Dze-fang; Kih Pei YÛ, Or 'knowledge Rambling In The North'; KÄng-sang KhÛ; HsÜ WÛ-kwei; Zeh-yang; WÂi WÛ, Or 'what Comes From Without'; YÜ Yen, Or 'metaphorical Language'; Zang Wang, Or 'kings Who Have Wished To Resign The Throne'; TÂo Kih, Or 'the Robber Kih'; YÜeh Kien, Or 'delight In The Sword-fight'; YÜ-fÛ, Or 'the Old Fisherman'; Lieh YÜ-khÂu; Thien HsiÂ; The ThÂi-shang Tractate Of Actions And Their Retributions; Appendix I. Khing KÄng King, Or 'the Classic Of Purity'; Appendix ii. Yin FÛ King, Or 'classic Of The Harmony Of The Seen And The Unseen'; Appendix iii. YÜ ShÛ King, Or 'the Classic Of The Pivot Of Jade'; Appendix iv. ZÄh Yung King, Or 'classic Of The Directory For A Day'; Appendix V. Analyses By Lin HsÎ-kung Of Several Of The Books Of Kwang-dze; Appendix vi. List Of Narratives, Apologues, And Stories Of Various Kinds In The Writings Of Kwang-dze; Appendix vii. The Stone Tablet In The Temple Of LÂo-dze. By Hsieh TÂo-hÄng Of The Sui Dynasty; Appendix viii. Record For The Sacrificial Hall Of Kwang-dze. By SÛ Shih; Endnotes
About the Publisher:
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org
Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
"Zhuangzi was an influential Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BCE during the Warring States Period, corresponding to the Hundred Schools of Thought philosophical summit of Chinese thought. His name is sometimes spelled Chuang Tsu, Chuang Tzu, Zhuang Tze, Chouang-Dsi, or Chuang Tse.
Zhuangzi allegedly lived during the reign of King Hui of Liang and King Xuan of Qi, in the span from 370 to 301 BCE. Zhuangzi was from the Town of Meng in the State of Song. His given name was hou. He was also known as Meng Official, Meng Zhuang, and Meng Elder." (Quote from wikipedia.org)
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Revaluation Books
Exeter, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 6, 2003
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 14 business days | 2 to 3 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 10.00 | £ 30.00 |
Payment methods
Seller's business information
Edward Bowditch Ltd
Exstowe, Exton
Exeter, United Kingdom EX3 0PP
Terms of sale
Legal entity name: Edward Bowditch Ltd
Legal entity form: Limited company
Business correspondence address: Exstowe, Exton, Exeter, EX3 0PP
Company registration number: 04916632
VAT registration: GB834241546
Authorised representative: Mr. E. Bowditch
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Revaluation Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Orders usually dispatched within two working days.