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Pocket Philosophy: Zhuangzi's Butterfly

By Alice Brière-Haquet
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Pocket Philosophy: Zhuangzi's Butterfly by Alice Brière-Haquet explores the profound philosophical concepts awakened by the ancient philosopher Zhuangzi and his famous butterfly dream. The book delves into themes of reality and illusion, challenging readers to question the nature of their own existence and perceptions. It aims to bring clarity and inspiration through timeless wisdom for modern readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by philosophical musings and enjoy pondering the nature of dreams and reality. It offers an accessible insight into ancient Chinese philosophy, capturing the whimsical and profound thoughts of a thinker who questions the boundaries between imagination and the tangible world.

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Pocket Philosophy: Zhuangzi's Butterfly

By adapting famous animal parables, the Pocket Philosophy series seeks to introduce inquisitive readers of all ages - from 1 to 100! - to the biggest names in philosophy.

By adapting famous animal parables, the Pocket Philosophy series seeks to introduce inquisitive readers of all ages – from 1 to 100! – to the biggest names in philosophy.

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Zhuangzi (late 4th century BC) was one of China's most significant proponents of Daoism. Daoism is an ancient philosophy that strives for harmony with nature, virtuousness, and self-development. Zhuangzi's story of the dreaming philosopher and the butterfly is meant to challenge us to think about one big question: how do we really know what's real?

By adapting famous animal parables, the Pocket Philosophy series seeks to introduce inquisitive readers of all ages—from 1 to 100!—to the biggest names in philosophy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804530672

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: OH

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 32

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Alice Brière-Haquet Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Alice Brire-Haquet was a cherry picker and a high school teacher before she turned to writing books. The cherries have blossomed, the students have grown up, and about a hundred of her books are now scattered throughout people's homes, even throughout the world thanks to numerous translations. She saw some of the world herself before returning to Normandy, France, with her cello and her family.

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