Rén

Name: Rén
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781787398221
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The Ancient Chinese Art of Finding Peace and Fulfilment

By Yen Ooi

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Rén by Yen Ooi is an insightful exploration into the philosophical and psychological aspects of humanity. The narrative delves into the intricate nature of human relationships, ethics, and morality, reflecting on how individuals interact and coexist within society. Through its thought-provoking analysis, the book encourages readers to examine their own understanding of human essence and the impact of their actions.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the exploration of cultural identity and human values through the lens of Asian philosophy. It delves into how our relationships and environment shape our understanding of self, offering thought-provoking insights for those interested in the intersection of philosophy and psychology.

Rén

A book explaining and exploring the Ancient Chinese philosophy of Ren and its positive message of compassion and kindness, and showing how we can apply this thinking to help us with our hectic modern lives.

This practical and remarkable book is essential for anyone feeling lost in the modern world.

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A beautiful look at the Ancient Chinese philosophy of Ren and how it can help us with our hectic modern lives.

The Chinese character for Ren combines the word for 'person' and the number 'two', representing human connection. In the teachings of ancient philosopher Confucius, Ren is the study of our relationship with those around us.

In this accessible and beautiful book, Rén, Yen Ooi explains the various facets of Ren and explores how this philosophy applies to everything from our relationship with ourselves and the people in our lives, to how we relate to society and the wider world.

She shows us how, using the basic principles of Ren and through simple changes to our lives, we can connect better with friends, family and colleagues, become helpful members of society and find fulfilment in ideas of community, justice, morality and compassion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787398221

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction

Illustration: 40 illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 451g

Pages: 190

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Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Self-Help & Personal Development Yen Ooi

About the Author

Yen Ooi is a writer-researcher who explores East and Southeast Asian culture, identity and values. Her projects aim to cultivate cultural engagement in our modern, technology-driven lives. She is a PhD candidate at Royal Holloway, University of London. She writes fiction, non-fiction, poetry and computer games. www.yenooi.com