The Book of Chuang Tzu

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The Book of Chuang Tzu captures the whimsical and thought-provoking musings of Chuang Tzu, an influential Taoist philosopher. Through parables and allegories, the text explores themes of relativity, nature, spontaneity, and the pursuit of true freedom. Emphasising living in harmony with the Tao, it challenges conventional wisdom and offers profound insights into the nature of reality and human existence.
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The Book of Chuang Tzu

The Book of Chuang Tzu draws together the stories, tales, jokes and anecdotes that have gathered around the figure of Chuang Tzu. One of the great founders of Taoism, Chaung Tzu lived in the fourth century BC and is among the most enjoyable and intriguing personalities in the whole of Chinese philosophy.

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The Book of Chuang Tzu draws together the stories, tales, jokes and anecdotes that have gathered around the figure of Chuang Tzu. One of the great founders of Taoism, Chuang Tzu lived in the fourth century BC and is among the most enjoyable and intriguing personalities in the whole of Chinese philosophy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140455373

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Martin Palmer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 352

About the Author

The Taoist author named Chuang-tzu is estimated to have lived in the fourth century BCE, between 399 and 255 BCE. Martin Palmer is Director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture. Currently he is working with the China Taoist Association on a project to protect the main Taoist sacred Mountains of China.

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