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Chuang Tzu (369?-286? BC) was a leading Taoist philosopher. Using parable and anecdote, allegory and paradox, he set forth in this book the early ideas of what was to become the Taoist school. This collection includes the seven "inner chapters," three of the "outer chapters," and one of the "miscellaneous chapters."

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Free and Easy Wandering 3. Discussion on Making All Things Equal 4. The Secret of Caring for Life 5. In the World of Men 6. The Sign of Virtue Complete 7. The Great and Venerable Teacher 8. Fit for Emperors and Kings 9. Autumn Floods 10. Supreme Happiness 11. Mastering Life 12. External Things

Chuang Tzu

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: 09/05/1996
      ISBN13: 9780231105958, 978-0231105958
      ISBN10: 0231105959
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      East Asian and Indian philosophy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Chuang Tzu (369?-286? BC) was a leading Taoist philosopher. Using parable and anecdote, allegory and paradox, he set forth in this book the early ideas of what was to become the Taoist school. This collection includes the seven "inner chapters," three of the "outer chapters," and one of the "miscellaneous chapters."

      Trade Review
      Burton Watson... possesses all the qualities which distinguish a master translator. Review

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction 2. Free and Easy Wandering 3. Discussion on Making All Things Equal 4. The Secret of Caring for Life 5. In the World of Men 6. The Sign of Virtue Complete 7. The Great and Venerable Teacher 8. Fit for Emperors and Kings 9. Autumn Floods 10. Supreme Happiness 11. Mastering Life 12. External Things

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