The Texts of Taoism, Part I of II: Taoist Classics (Forgotten Books)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2008
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- Title
- The Texts of Taoism, Part I of II: Taoist Classics (Forgotten Books)
- Author
- Chuang Tse
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1605064068
- ISBN 13
- 9781605064062
- Item weight
- 0.59 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; Preface; Introduction; Was Taoism Older Than Lao-dze?; The Texts Of The Tao Teh King And Kwang Sze ShÛ, As Regards Their Authenticity And Genuineness, And The Arrangement Of Them; What Is The Meaning Of The Name TÂo? And The Chief Points Of Belief In TÂoism; Accounts Of LÂo-dze And Kwang-dze Given By Sze-m Khien; On The Tractate Of Actions And Their Retributions; The Tao Teh King, Part I.; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 20; Chapter 21; Chapter 22; Chapter 23; Chapter 24; Chapter 25; Chapter 26; Chapter 27; Chapter 28; Chapter 29; Chapter 30; Chapter 31; Chapter 32; Chapter 33; Chapter 34; Chapter 35; Chapter 36; Chapter 37; Tao Teh King, Part ii.; Chapter 38; Chapter 39; Chapter 40; Chapter 41; Chapter 42; Chapter 43; Chapter 44; Chapter 45; Chapter 46; Chapter 47; Chapter 48; Chapter 49; Chapter 50; Chapter 51; Chapter 52; Chapter 53; Chapter 54; Chapter 55; Chapter 56; Chapter 57; Chapter 58; Chapter 59; Chapter 60; Chapter 61; Chapter 62; Chapter 63; Chapter 64; Chapter 65; Chapter 66; Chapter 67; Chapter 68; Chapter 69; Chapter 70; Chapter 71; Chapter 72; Chapter 73; Chapter 74; Chapter 75; Chapter 76; Chapter 77; Chapter 78; Chapter 79; Chapter 80; Chapter 81; The Writings Of Kwang-dze: Introduction; HsiÂo-yÂo YÛ; KhÎ WÛ Lun; Yang Shang KÛ; ZÄn Kien Shih; Teh Khung FÛ; T Zung Shih; Ying TÎ Wang; Phien MÂu; M ThÎ; KhÜ Khieh; ZÂi YÛ; Thien TÎ; Thien TÂo; Thien YÜn; Kho Î; Shan Hsing; KhiÛ Shui; Kih Lo; T ShÄng; Shan MÛ; Thien Dze-fang; Kih Pei YÛ; KÄng-sang KhÛ; HsÜ WÛ-kwei; Zeh-yang; WÂi WÛ; YÜ Yen; Zang Wang; TÂo Kih; YÜeh Kien; YÜ-fÛ; Lieh YÜ-khÂu; Thien HsiÂ; The Writings Of Kwang-dze; HsiÂo-yÂo YÛ, Or 'enjoyment In Untroubled Ease' ; KhÎ WÛ Lun, Or 'the Adjustment Of Controversies'; Yang Shang KÛ, Or 'nourishing The Lord Of Life'; ZÄn Kien Shih, Or 'man In The World, Associated With Other Men'; Teh Khung FÛ, Or 'the Seal Of virtue Complete'; T Zung Shih, Or 'the Great And Most Honoured Master'; Ying TÎ Wang, Or 'the Normal Course For Rulers And Kings'; Phien MÂu, Or 'webbed Toes'; M ThÎ, Or 'horses's Hoofs'; KhÜ Khieh, Or 'cutting Open Satchels'; ZÂi YÛ, Or 'letting
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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)
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